Lori Jean Parsons

Lori Jean Parsons

PINE PLAINS — Lori Jean Parsons, 63, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday Oct. 27, 2022, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. Lori worked for ARC in Wassaic for over 23 years before retiring in 2018.

Born Sept. 15, 1959, in Sharon, she was the daughter of the late William Parson, Sr., and Elizabeth Ann (Milton) Swartz.

Lori was a graduate of Webutuck High School and furthered her education at Bard College in Red Hook and Marist College in Poughkeepsie. She adored her three cats and enjoyed gambling and playing cards in her spare time. She will be dearly missed by her loving family. Lori is survived by three brothers, William Parsons and his wife Rosie of Pine Plains, Dennis Parsons of Ancram and David Parsons of Ancramdale; two sisters, Kathleen Sigler and her longtime companion Don Bird of Stanfordville, and Pamela Miles and her husband Michael of Ancramdale. Lori is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Donna DeWitt of Millerton.

There are no calling hours. Graveside services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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