Vera Jean Cobble Parrott Bunch
Vera Jean Cobble Parrott Bunch, age 80, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013. She was retired from Vulcan Materials after many years of service. Jean was recognized as a 1,000-plus hours volunteer at UT Hospital. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Louisville. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy DeBord and Gertrude Michaels McCallie; brothers, Charles L. DeBord, Raleigh P. DeBord, Samuel A. DeBord; sister, Nancy (Ann) Ratledge; former husbands, Bill T. Cobble, Alvin L. Parrott and J. Ron Bunch. Survived by daughters, Marthena (Tena) C. Branam and Tracy C. Vittetoe; several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and her canine companion, Buffy. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013, in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Funeral service will follow at 8 p.m., Rev. Kenny Armstrong officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2013, at Woodlawn Cemetery for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 22072, Knoxville, Tennessee 37933, or to Heart to Heart Cocker Spaniel Rescue, 169 Frank Lane, Mt. Washington, KY 40047. Condolences may be offered at http://www.berryfuneralhome.com
