Mrs. Lillie A. Parker

in Tuskegee, Alabama to Aaron Crowell and

Olivia Howard, whom both preceded her in

death. Lillie attended Franklin Schools in

Alabama, then moved to Cleveland, Ohio

to live with her aunt. Shortly after she met

the love of her life and future husband Riley

Parker Sr. Their 51 year marriage started on

December 1, 1949. To this union brought five

children: Jesse James Parker, Riley Parker Jr.,

Articia McClure, Vanessa Johnson and Chinia

Coleman, eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Lillie gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and dedicated

her life to serving him. She became a proud and active member of the

Mother Board of Lily Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev.

J.C. Barnwell.

Lillie worked for Saint Luke’s Hospital for a number of years before

focusing solely on her family.

Sister Lillie Parker departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 to be

with the Lord. Her mom, dad, sister Rose Hale, brother Clinton Crowell,

husband Riley Parker Sr., eldest son Jesse James Parker, son-in-law

Lawrence McClure, daughter-in-law Valencia Parker all preceded her in

death. However, her sisters: Katie Jeter and Mary Love both of Cleveland,

Ohio still cherish in her memory. Along with her son Riley Parker Jr., three

daughters: Articia, Vanessa and Chinia, three grandsons: Tywan, Chris and

Larry, five granddaughters: Carrenda, Adrienne, Chinia Doll, Katrina and

Christine, eight great grandchildren: Tyriq, Tyron, Brandon, Tyra, Jermany,

Quinton, LaQuinton and Alani, a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,

cousins, other relatives and caring friends