Lori Ann Parnell

Lori Ann Parnell, born December 26,1960 in Oklahoma City, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026, at the age of 65.

Preceded in death by her Mother Rubye Cathrine Newman, Father Joseph Edmund Newman and

Brother James Arley Newman.

She is survived by her Husband Richard Parnell of Wellston, Daughter Misty Mahan and Husband Preston, Granddaughters Jasmine and Mackenzie of Titusville Florida, Sister Carolyn Williams of Midwest City, Sister Barbara Holmes and her husband James “Jimmy” Holmes of Harrah, Brother Jimmy Newman of West Salem Wisconsin, Brother Ronnie Newman and his wife Glenda Newman of Choctaw. Countless cousins, nieces and nephews and great nieces, nephews and friends.

Lori’s journey was unlike many women’s journeys. Among the hats she wore were Machinist, cross-country truck driving, and in her later years driving trucks for some of the local construction companies. She was very well liked and respected by her peers and was known to be one of the very best, always eager to learn, and never backed down from a challenge. The hat she loved most was being a wife to Richard and a mother and grandmother. After she had quit driving, she discovered Minecraft and became obsessed.

She loved her land and enjoyed working hard to make it a nice place. During her stay at the hospital all she kept telling us was that she wanted to get up, walk out and go mow her grass and tend her garden.

She surrounded herself with pets, including a new batch of kittens.

Her nephew James Newman shared, she taught me about who Jesus was before I knew.

Lori’s Facebook page is filled with posts about how much she loves her grandchildren. These two little girls hold my heart.

Her daughter Misty shared,

I wanted to share some special memories of my mom and her passion for her ten acres of land with a pond. While brush hogging & working on the land, she was often heard singing "Green Acres." She truly loved her land and her horses. When she wasn't working as a CNC machinist, she was active in the Wellston Saddle Club, participating in parades, setting pivots, and serving as a flag carrier at rodeos.

She rode a beautiful black Thoroughbred-Quarter Horse cross named Wheel String, a former racer from Remington Park whose bloodline traced back to the famous Go Man Go. My mother, her sister Barbara, and I shared many wonderful trail rides and adventures across Lincoln County.

A true pioneer, my mother succeeded in a demanding industry and was a "Jane of all trades." She was hardworking, resourceful and tenacious, teaching me the value of perseverance through her own example. She was loved very much and will be deeply missed.