Shirley Parnell Bissell, age 82, of Lumberton, passed away early Friday morning, February 23, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. She was born December 6, 1935 in Lumberton to the late Lee Parnell and the late Della Chason Parnell.

She worked in the banking industry and at Southeastern Regional Medical Center before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and has many nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Bissell; seven siblings: Ledford Parnell, William "Billy" Parnell, Elton Parnell, Mildred Wilkins, Alma Meeks, Dorothy Baxley, and Peggy Wilkins.

She is survived by one son, Greg Cain and wife Rita of Rome, GA; three grandchildren: Sarah Pearson, Nikki Keating and husband Kyle, and Justin Smith and wife April; three great-grandchildren: Harrison Keating, Josie Smith, and Jedidiah Smith; one sister, Mary Stevens of Raleigh; and a very special sister-in-law, Freida Stephens.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Monday, February 26, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton.

Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Tony Ward and Rev. Vernon Britt officiating. Burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.