Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish, Longtime Follansbee Florist, Dies at 76

Parrish owned and operated Lasting Memories Florist in Follansbee, West Virginia for many years.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish, a 76-year-old resident of Follansbee, West Virginia, passed away on February 11, 2026 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. Parrish owned and operated Lasting Memories Florist in Follansbee for many years. She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters, two brothers, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Why it matters

Parrish's passing marks the end of an era for the Follansbee community, as she was a longtime local business owner and pillar of the community. Her florist shop, Lasting Memories, had been a fixture in the town for decades, serving residents with floral arrangements and gifts.

The details

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish was born on November 14, 1949 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to the late Genevieve Sue Malcomb Sizemore. In addition to owning and operating Lasting Memories Florist, she was preceded in death by her brother David Michael 'Mick' Sizemore and her sister Judith Soplinski.

  • Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish passed away on February 11, 2026.
  • Parrish was born on November 14, 1949.

The players

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish

A 76-year-old resident of Follansbee, West Virginia who owned and operated Lasting Memories Florist in the town for many years.

Robert 'Bob' Parrish

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish's loving husband.

Genevieve Sue Malcomb Sizemore

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish's late mother.

David Michael 'Mick' Sizemore

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish's late brother.

Judith Soplinski

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish's late sister.

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The takeaway

Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish's passing marks the end of an era for the Follansbee community, as she was a beloved local business owner who operated Lasting Memories Florist for decades. Her legacy will live on through the memories and lives she touched in the community.