Thelma Parsons
April 13, 1927 - January 23, 2024
Tuesday was marked by the passing of noted Utah artist, Thelma Bagnell Parsons. Art was her life from the time she was a small girl in Coalville, UT. She graduated from the University of Utah in 1949 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued to study with other noted Utah artists, LeCount Steward, Florence Ware, and Ed Marion. Thelma currently has two paintings in the Springville Museum of Art’s. She was a member of the Utah Watercolor Society and Utah Fine Artist Guild.
Thelma was a preemie, born in Coalville to Willian Elmen Bagnell and Goldie Judd. Her father always said she was so small she fit in the palm of his hand when she was born. They put her in a shoebox and set it on the oven door. Despite the odds, she grew and thrived.
Thelma married Dr. Bruce James Parsons, optometrist, and settled in Murray. They had four children: Cheryl Parsons Marzec, Wendy ParsonsBaker, Vaughn Parsons, and Craig Parsons, and four grandchildren.
Please join us for a Celebration of Her Life on Sunday, 28 January 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. No flowers please. Your company is all we need.
In Loving Memory
Parsons Cousins, I am so sorry for your loss! It is so hard to lose both you parents in such a short time. I still feel the loss of my Mom and Dad. Thank goodness for memories. I have so many memories of your mom and dad and of the good times that were spent with your family and ours. Sending my thoughts and prayers and love to your family at this difficult time. Love, Lori
Lori Roe
West Jordan, Ut