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Wanda Joyce Parker

1941 - 2026

Wanda Joyce Parker obituary, 1941-2026, Guyton, GA

BORN

1941

DIED

2026

Wanda Parker Obituary

Mrs. Wanda Joyce Parker, 84, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.

She will be missed by her children, Clarence A. Parker "Tony", Paula D. Saxon (Bo), and DeAnne M. Gordon (Keith); grandchildren, Anthony L. Parker (Tess), Stephanie J. Koffroth (Christopher), Traci A. Moore (Harris), Trey Saxon (Nicki), Ashlee D. Goldman (C.J.), Allison D. Gale (Dylan), Allisa D. Gordon (Chris Harper), and Avery D. Gordon; great-grandchildren, Ty, Tage, Reagan, Cason, Kosta, Stella, Kaydence, Aria, Kaizer, Lakelynn, and Calynn; sisters, JoDean Tullos, Carol Jones, and Cathy Hughes (Willie), as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Horace L. Parker, Jr., whom she lovingly took care of for the last 20 years of his life after he suffered a stroke. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Tripp L. Parker and her mother, Florence Shuman Poore. She was employed at the Shellhouse Restaurant for 11 years and was also a homemaker and caregiver. She will be missed.

The visitation will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The memorial service to honor her life will follow at 6 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Connect Savannah from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2026.

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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

West Chatham Chapel

901 Hwy 80 W, Pooler, GA 31322

Feb

18

Memorial service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

West Chatham Chapel

901 Hwy 80 W, Pooler, GA 31322

Funeral services provided by:

Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home-West Chatham Chapel - Pooler

901 Highway 80 West, Pooler, GA 31322

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