Lela Parsons, 95, of Eastland, formally of Bellmead, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Valley View Health Care Center in Eastland. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9 at Ft. Parker Cemetery in Groesbeck. Lela was born August 1, 1915 in Streetman, TX. in Freestone County to Jesse William and Mandy (Graham) Richardson. She married Jimmy Hines, he preceded her in death in 1944, she married Thomas Parson, he preceded her in death on May 21, 2007. She was seamstress and member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include daughters, Joy Banks of Tyler, June Christian and son -in-law, Norman of Olden; sister, Marie McElroy of Mexia; grandchildren, Debbie Wilson And husband Glyn of Stephenville, Donna Nail, Mark Banks and wife Susan of Durham, NC.; 6 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren.