Juanita Parker's Obituary
Juanita Faye Parker, daughter of Everett R. and Sarah Sturgeon Coble, was born October 21, 1909 near Ava, Missouri. She departed this life on December 3, 2008 in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Missouri at the age of ninety-nine years, one month and 12 days. ' On December 12, 1931 she was united in marriage to Edward Parker and to this union one son was born.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband Ed on December 16, 1998 and their son Carl Edward Parker on August 25, 1952. Her parents, a sister; Valora Young and two nephews; William Young and Joseph Young also preceded her in death.
Juanita is survived by several great-nieces and great- nephews as well as William’s widow Mollie Young of Riverside, California, and a sister-in-law; Jessie Calhoun of Springfield, Missouri.
Juanita was raised between Ava and Mansfield and was a graduate of Mansfield High School in the class of 1927. After she and Ed were married they made their home in the Mansfield area.
Juanita made her profession of faith in Christ at an early age and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.
Juanita was also a member of the Eastern Star, PEO, Mansfield Lions Club and Board Member Emeritus and founding member of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum Board of Directors. In her spare time she enjoyed needlework, cooking and baking.
Juanita was a kind and caring person who will be dearly missed. She was a loving aunt, great-aunt and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will treasure the memories she has made for her family and friends.
Services will be held at 11:0 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of Mansfield. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery, under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Memorial donations to the Crisis Center or the First Baptist Church of Mansfield building fund may be made through the funeral home at P.O. Box 199, Mansfield, MO. 65704
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