Lorene Margie Parley transitioned peacefully from life on September 7, 2021 at an blessed age of 96 1/2 years. She was surrounded by her daughter and one granddaughter. Lorene was born to the Union of Thomas Battle and Cornelia Woolridge on December 12, 1924 in Ralston, Oklahoma where at an young age the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where she attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from Phoenix High School.
She met Robert O.D. Fowler Sr., and later married, they had one son before relocating to California where better opportunities where available for Black Americans in the mid 1940's. They bore two more children after settling in Fresno, California making Fresno their hometown. She was a very dedicated wife, daughter and mother as well as grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
She divorced in 1955 and remarried in 1958 and bored two more children. Lorene accepted Christ at an early age and was adamant about her children accepting Christ as well. She was dedicated in her work abilities as she was in making sure her family was provided for. She studied hard and long while still working and providing for her responsibilities to obtain a degree in nursing and received her R.N. license and was employed by Community Hospital in Fresno where she was charge nurse for 30 years in maternity ward. She retired at 81 after an head nurse position at Country View Convalescent for 10 years.
Lorene was known for her expertise of sewing, alterations and designs for various organizations as
well as personal clients, friends and family. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for 60 years before joining St. John Baptist in Sacramento. She also was an Easton Star Member for 55 years where she held position of an worthy matron over and over through out her membership. There was nothing asked of her that she didn't comply with "yes" her heart of gold shined brighter than the sun.
She is survived by her children, Beverly Harris of Fresno, Johness Fowler of Sacramento, Donna Parley of Texas, Ellis Parley of Fresno, 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren and her loving best friends Donna Andrews and Joseph Stratman.
Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved son Robert Fowler, beloved grandson My'Kol Parley, her sibling Annie, Freddy, Ernestine, Gert, Peaches, Alma, Buddy and Raymond. Best friends Anna Perry and Geneva Spears.
A visitation for Lorene will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Lisle Funeral Home, 1605 L Street, Fresno, CA 93721. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00 am.
Lorene will be placed at rest following services at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
The family of Lorene Margie Parley extends their thank you for your kindness and love. .
"Prayers and love God Bless you"
Per Mrs. Parley's request please do not send flowers.
