Frances Corean Amundson was born June 30, 1921 at home in McIntosh, MN, the daughter of Alma Amundson. She attended country school through the 8 th grade.

On November 4, 1939, Frances was united in marriage to Harley Parsley. The couple enjoyed living on the farm near Oklee and raising their family there. She worked at Oklee Manufacturing for many years. In 1993 they moved to Thief River Falls and in 2013 she moved into Valley Home.

Frances was a member of the Thief River Falls congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized as a member in 1952.

Frances enjoyed sewing, macramé, knitting, crocheting, cooking, ceramics, and quilt making. She especially enjoyed spending time with the family.

Frances is survived by children: Harold Parsley of Oklee, MN, Kenneth Parsley of Brooks, MN, Betty (Wally) Hanson of Thief River Falls, MN, and Lyla (Gary) Dobson of Thief River Falls, MN; grandchildren: Wade Parsley, Chad (Amy) Parsley, Karleen Delorme, Duane (Melissa) Parsley, Scott Parsley, Jeremy (Michelle) Hanson and Krystal (Jared) May; 11 great grandchildren; sister: Lois Hoaas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harley Parsley; great grandson, Jacob Parsley; parents and daughter-in-law, Charlotte Parsley; sister, Lorraine Shetterly; brother, Edward Parsley