Ethel Mae Parsons

 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing - 2 Timothy 4:5

Ethel Mae Parson’s journey began Thursday, July 20, 1933, born to Lera Mae Billups and James Stewart, Sr. in Pickensville, Alabama - a small town located on Highway 17 at Highway 45. She was a resident of Mobile, Alabama. Ethel was called to spend eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020.

She was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she served in many church auxiliaries; the Gospel Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Evangelist Committee, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Senior Usher Board. She also served in national and local civic organizations; National Council of Negro Women, Bay Area Women’s Club, Trinity Garden Civic Club and other community services. She financially contributed to agencies such as Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, The Boy’s & Girl’s Ranch and The Police & Firefighters Associations. She was a loyal, devoted and dedicated employee of Trinity Lutheran School. She retired as a faithful employee of The Lynwood Nursing Home.

Ethel is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Willie Lee Parsons, Son; Halbert L. Parsons, Granddaughter; Phyllicia Renee Parsons, Mother; Mrs. Lera Boyd (Halbert), Father; Mr. James Stewart, Sr. (Beatrice), Mother-in-Law; Ms. Mary Harrison Parsons Clay. Brothers; Bennie Wesley Stewart, Murry Lee Stewart, Sisters; Flora Beck Lathan, Wilda Dean Brown and devoted nephew Jasper Earl Gray.

She leaves to cherish her memories four sons; Sylvester L. (Julinda) Parsons , Morris D. (Della) Parsons , Dwayne Parsons and Terry Parsons, three daughters; Rose Marie Johnson, Leara Henderson and Debra Balams, devoted Daughter-in-Love, Esther Elaine Parsons, a brother, James Stewart, Jr., sister, Connie Dean Benton and Sister-in-Law, Alice Stewart. A host of Nieces, Nephews, 28 Grandchildren, 57 Great-grandchildren, 4 Great-great grandchildren, other relatives and devoted friends.