Joycelyn Marlowe Parker

Theresa and Samuel Marlowe in Mobile, Al. She accepted Christ as a child at the Union

Missionary Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala. and lived her life according to the word of

God. Joycelyn spent her early childhood years with her father, paternal grandmother,

Rosie Marlowe, and big brother, then later teen years were spent with her mother,

younger sister and brother.

Joycelyn attended public schools in Mobile and graduated from Mobile County

Training School in 1960, a year earlier than her original class. She was loved by all of

her teachers and acknowledged as a young lady with a very bright future. She was very

well spoken and once dreamed of becoming an English Teacher. As a result, she did a

lot of public speaking and was often featured in school and church plays. Joycelyn

excelled in everything she was involved in and received numerous professional awards

and leadership certificates in the marketplace in ministry.

Joycelyn fell in love and married her high school sweetheart, Lindsey Parker, on

August 25, 1961 at Yorktown Baptist Church, Mobile, Al. Since her childhood, she

always prayed that God would allow her to give birth to 1 boy and 1 girl. God

granted the desires of her heart. To this union, a beautiful baby girl, Vickie

Valencia (December 29, 1962) and a handsome baby boy, Victor Vernado (May

18, 1967) were born. She loved Vickie and Victor with every fiber of her being and

made no apologies for spoiling them. However, the best gift she gave her

children was introducing them to Jesus Christ and teaching them how to pray

for themselves so when the time of her departure was nigh, they would be just

fine! Lindsey and Joycelyn dedicated their lives to serving God, loving their

children, grandchildren, and family.

Joycelyn was a natural leader and an administrator par excellence. She joined

Southfield Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, Oh under the leadership of Pastor

R.N. Simpson in 1968 and immediately went to work as a leader. She served as the

choir president for nearly 30 years and in 1985, she became a Deaconess. Her

membership remained at Southfield until relocating back to Mobile in 2000 where she

later became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor

Norvell Glover. She continued to serve as a Deaconess and was a loyal member of the

Faith in Action Ministry. Joycelyn was employed by AT&T Corporation and retired

after 30 years of service. She also received The Five Degrees of the Order of the Eastern

Star Rose of Sharon Chapter No. 56 in Columbus, Ohio and was crowned Queen of the

South. Joycelyn volunteered at Children’s Hospitals and Adult Daycare Centers in every

city she lived in. She had a special love for kids and seniors.

She LIVED, she LED, she SERVED!

Joycelyn landed in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 10,

2023 just as she lived, with class and dignity, at The Hospice of Medina

County Facility after a long battle with Dementia. Joycelyn’s memory has

now been restored and she is reunited with her parents, grandparents,

aunts, uncles, and others who welcomed her with open arms.

She leaves her beloved Husband Lindsey Parker of 62 years. Her two beautiful children whom she loved

with all her heart: Loving Daughter, Dr. Vickie V. (Dr. Booker J.) Person Akron, OH, Loving

Son, Victor V. Parker Columbus, OH

Siblings Willie Marlowe, Milwaukee, WI, Eddie (Marcia) Robinson, Jr., Columbus, OH,

Brendalyn Yelding, Mobile, AL

In laws Charlie (Tina) Parker, Jr. Buffalo, NY, Herbert Parker, Mobile, AL, Jacqueline Parker,

Mobile, AL, Constance Parker, Mobile, AL

LEGACY THROUGH VICKIE

Grandson; Stephen Joyce, Jr. Columbus, OH

Granddaughters; Brooke J. Person & Jamella S. Person Akron, OH

Great grandkids;Jaloni & Journey

LEGACY THROUGH VICTOR

Grandsons; Victor V. Parker, II Houston, TX, Sharron Bryant, Thomas, Sir, Marcellis A.

Parker all from Columbus, OH.

Granddaughters; Tylaunna Reed Columbus, OH, Brooklyn (Martin) Ornelas, Long Beach,

CA, Alonda Long, Columbus, OH

Great grandkids; Kaydin, Elegance, Vayra, Zora, Zayden, Bennie, Sonny, Salvatore, MiAmor,

Santino

Goddaughters - Sincere Rispress & Leanne Johnson as well as an host of nieces, nephews, additional family members and so many others who became“Family by Love,” Southfield Baptist Church Family Columbus, OH, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Family, Mobile, AL, fellow classmates, colleagues, and lifelong friends around the country.

Caregivers; Vickie V. Person (Daughter), Brooke J. Person (Granddaughter), Tylaunna Reed

(Granddaughter), Virginia Owens (Granddaughter by love), and Hospice of Medina Care

Facility.

Services for Joycelyn will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023. Viewing will begin at 10:00AM, followed by a Homegoing Celebration at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 505 Mt Calvary Ave., Prichard, AL 36610. Committal service immediately following celebration at Pine Crest Cemetery West, 1599 SNOW RD S, MOBILE, AL 36695.