Birmingham, Alabama
Maxine Herring Parker
November 12, 2013
In November 2005, Maxine Herring Parker was elected to serve as the Birmingham City Council representative for District 4. During the election, Councilwoman Parker's platform focused on bettering the quality of life for citizens in her District. In August 2013, she was re-elected to a third term, and by a unanimous vote, her colleagues selected her President of the 2013-2017 City Council. Throughout her tenure on the Council, she promoted economic and community development as well as championed environmental issues, which led to passage of a Vehicular/Pedestrian Bridge on F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive and Environmental Protection Agency investigations into hazards plaguing District 4 residents.
Parker retired as a 41 year employee of Talladega College, Alabama's oldest historically Black College; it was founded in 1867. She served as the Executive Assistant for the President and was delighted to have served for 27 years as Secretary to the Talladega College Board of Trustees. Her 41 year tenure at Talladega afforded her the opportunity to serve under the administration of six Presidents and six Board of Trustee Chairpersons.
She was a lifelong member of Oak Street Baptist Church where she actively engaged in all facets of the church. She served as the Clerk-Secretary, was a member of the Flora Herring Mission and Women's Sunday School Bible Class. Her life's goal was epitomized by the words, "If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain."
Councilor Maxine Herring Parker transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Oak Street Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at Boutwell Auditorium with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Smith & Gaston Southside directing.
Thanks for all your hard work and dedication in district 4. You will always have a place in my heart. It's time for you to rest in the Father Kingdom.
Carla Davis-Greene
November 21, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
To family and friends of Coouncil woman
Maxine H. Parker. For her devotion and commitment we thank you for sharing her
with us. Such a lovely spirit and a joy to be around. It is our prayer that
God with strengthen you and allow you
to reminise on all or the good times. She is in God's loving arms. With love
and deepest sympathy, Iris Bennett-Moore and Family.
November 21, 2013
Remembered By
IRIS BENNETT MOORE
November 21, 2013 | BIRMINGHAM, AL
Maxine Herring Parker has been part of my family for the past 60 years.She was a kind person, a strong woman and most of all a excellent mother and family member,She was a drum major for peace, the forgotten misplaced people.Her smile was so beautiful.She taught me how to forgive others, stay focused and the importance of your good deeds while on earth.William, you can pick up the baton now.You knew your moms hopes and dreams for the communites she served so well.We allgot to step up and...
Rosilind Brown
November 20, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
Remembered By
Rosilind Brown
November 20, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
BURKS FAMILY
November 20, 2013 | BIRMINGHAM, AL
You will be missed.Rest in Peace.The Belcher family.
November 19, 2013
To Williama and the family, our prayers and sympathy are with you.
Vernandi Greene and Family
Vernandi Greene
November 19, 2013 | Birmingham, AL
William, may God send comfort and peace to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Our hearts and prayers are with you, knowing that this will pass and that earth has no sorrow that God the father in heaven cannot heal. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Robin Dark McCreary
November 19, 2013 | Lincoln, AL
