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Grace Parker

1917 - 2013

BORN

1917

DIED

2013

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Ridgeland, Mississippi

Grace Parker Obituary

Grace Lee Parker

Madison

Mary Grace Lee Parker was born May 31, 1917, in Simpson County, MS, and died on June 3, 2013, at St. Catherine's Village, Madison, MS. Mama Grace was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook, and a caregiver for many in her family. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Jackson, and more recently a member of Northminster Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Lon and Caty Bishop Lee, her husband Guy M. Parker, Sr; brother, Arthur Lee; and sisters Kay Vaughn and Hattie Lou Lee. She is survived by her son Guy M. Parker, Jr. and his wife Judy; her grandson, Guy M. Parker Ill and his wife Becky, and their children Anne Mccaslin, Julia Rollins, and Rebecca; her granddaughter, Mary Lynn Parker, and her daughter, Julia Lynn, all of Jackson. She is also survived by her son Lee Parker and his wife Melanie of Sharon, MA; grandchildren John Parker and his wife Judi, and their children ,Jordan and Jacob of Rockledge, FL; Suzanne Parker Myers and her husband Neil and their children Logan Edgerly-Herbert and her children Breanna and Sonny, all of Charlotte, NC; and Colby Jones, of Quantico,VA; Scott Parker and his wife Nicole, and their children Olivia and Garrett of Suwanee, GA; and Chris Parker of Tacoma, WA. Her family would like to thank the staff of St. Catherine's Village for their long and devoted care. Memorials may be made to the Northminster Baptist Church Pastor's Benevolent Fund, 3955 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS, 39211, or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 6, with visitation in the narthex of the church at 10:00 am, followed by the service at 11:00.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Jun. 4, 2013.

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June 4, 2013

Guy, Marilyn and I are sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She certianly lived a long life. -- I hope for her sake is was an enjoyable life to the end.
Our best to you and your family.
Marilyn and Bill Witt.

Hal Jones

June 4, 2013

Hal & Jane O. Jones. May the Lord be with you and Family. Bless you All. JONES"S

June 4, 2013

Guy,
Sorry for your loss.
David

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