Voncille Parker

Funeral services for Voncille Parker were held Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 11 a.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Dr. Mike Carr, Dr. Wayne Hill, and Bro. Justin Craft officiating. Burial followed in Cedarlawn Cemetery. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Parker, 87, of Philadelphia, died Sunday, November 13, 2022.

She was a native of Madden Community of Leake County and a longtime resident of Philadelphia. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, all games, cooking, and spending time with family. Mrs. Parker was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara McRae (J.D.) of Canyon Lake, Texas; son, David Parker (Cindy) of Philadelphia; son-in-law, David Greene of Florida; daughter-in-law, Patsy Parker of Brookhaven; grandchildren, Ryan Parker, Olivia Watts, Jake McRae, Miles McRae, Chance Parker and Jordan Parker; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane Boatner, Margie Owens and Shirley Warren; brothers, Johnny, Jerry, Jim, Billy and Bob Thomas; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Parker; son, George O. Parker; daughters, Judy Samples and Susan Greene; brothers, Charles and Doyce Thomas.

Pallbearers were David Greene, Chance Parker, Jordan Parker, Ryan Parker, Josh Watts and Mike Robertson.

Honorary Pallbearers were Jeff Smith, Harold Willis, Ellis Dunn, John Warren, Tommy Pinter, Bill Stephens, Dennis Dontrich, Johnny Peebles, Jake McRae, Jarvis Winstead, Ronald Sumrall, David Byars, Carey Thomas , Chris Thomas, Brian Thomas, Carl Moore, Charlie Ray, Mark Spears and Stacey Boatner.