Highland Park community mourns the loss of Juanita Parnell at 108
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Grand rising HP. Itโ€™s with great sadness to share the passing of one of Highland Parkโ€™s finest, Juanita Parnell. Ms. Parnell passed peacefully this past Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the age of 108.
Ms. Parnell was a revered, centenarian community activist and long-time resident of Highland Park, Michigan. Parnell served as the executive assistant to the late Robert B. Blackwell, the first Black mayor of the city.
I had the honor of interviewing her back in 2022 when she was 104 y/o. She has been an inspiration to me and many others in and outside of Highland Park. Condolences to the Parnell family and may she rest well and in peace. She will be greatly missed.
Ms. Juanita Parnell's home-going will be June 20th. Flowers Arrangements, can be sent to:
LaVenia & Summers
5811 East 38th Street
Indianapolis
Indiana 46218
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Brenda Mims
I have know Ms. Parnell since I was 19 when she worked for my Dad. She has been a very important part of my life. We have had many great times together inside and outside of Highland Park. She lived an awesome life. My whole family adopted her. She wasโ€ฆ
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Sonjia Starkey
What a beautiful lady! My mom would send me on errands to drop things off to her at her home. She was beautiful and very independent. May Ms. Parnell rest peacefully! ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
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Changing Lanez HP
She was a stellar librarian.
A very well respected and lovable lady
R.I.H
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