Carol Lee Parrett, 80, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away at her home on November 4, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1946, to the late Clifford and Myrtle Moren of Middletown, Ohio.
In 1962, she married Louie Parrett Sr., and together they had five children: Bonetta Mays, Louie Parrett Jr. (Tammy), George Parrett (Diane), Chuck Parrett, and Mark Parrett.
She is survived by her brother, Michael Moren (Judy); her sister, Kimberly Ann Hurst; and two of her children, George Parrett and Bonetta Mays.
Carol was a proud Granny to 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and was blessed with many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Myrtle; her sister, Barbara Ann; her beloved husband of 64 years, Louie Parrett; and three of their sons, Louie Jr., Chuck, and Mark.
Carol worked hard her entire life, whether it was through a full-time job, farming, or her most important job of all—raising her family. Her longest-standing employment was with Christian Appalachian Project in Corbin, Kentucky. It was there that she found great achievement and pride in helping others.
In her younger years, she was often seen racing to win at the nearby Thunder Mountain Race Track. With so many children and grandchildren, she was also an admired cook, although she was often teased with the saying, “Where there’s smoke, there’s supper!”
She was an avid UK fan and could often be seen sporting her Big Blue attire!
Carol loved frogs, flowers, and feeding the hummingbirds—too many to count. She was always elegantly dressed and looking professional on the outside, but a true jokester on the inside. And you sure didn’t want to make her mad, or she would pull out that famous one knuckle that showed you she meant business!
She loved the Lord, had a kind and giving heart, and most likely walked through those pearly gates singing, “Hello Darlin’, it’s been a long time.”
She will forever be missed and remembered!
Funeral Services for Carol will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Bro. Steven Isaacs presiding. Burial will follow in the Moren Cemetery in Laurel County. Pallbearers: George Parrett, Wesley Parrett, Jacob Gibson, Chayson Ashcraft, Wendell Frye, Alisha Lyons and Eric Dunn. Honorary pallbearers: Mike Moren and Mike Combs. A visitation will begin at 10 A.M. on Saturday at the Lakes Funeral Home Chapel in McKee.
Lakes Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
