Joann Houston Parrott, 74, of Roanoke Rapids, NC passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Joann was born to the late William Ironmonger and Josephine Jerkins Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Franklin Parrott, Sr., and a great-grandson, Franklin Brantley Parrott.

Joann was a longtime member of Rosemary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, played the hand bells and was involved in other activities.

She is survived by her sons, Charles Franklin "Chuck" Parrott, Jr. and his wife, Patti, of Wilmington, William "W.J." Parrott, Sr. and his wife, Tammie of Roanoke Rapids, and Christopher "Chris" Parrott and Jennifer Little of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Kenneth "K.C." Parrott, Ashlie King and her husband, Jonathan, Trinity Cullom, Bridgette Parrott, Brianna Parrott and Joseph Parrott; one great-grandson Bryson Buckner; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Joann will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Rosemary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Dr. Layne Wallace officiating.

Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC.