Following a lengthy illness, Mabel Grey Parker Beaty was called home to join her family on January 21, 2019. Her loving children were by her side as they had been through her entire illness. Mabel was born in Johnston County to James Henry Parker, of the Archer’s Lodge Community and Piety Evelyn Godwin Parker, of the Pilot Community. Mabel grew up without running water, electricity or a telephone. She graduated from Selma High School and after her daddy’s death, she want to Norfolk, VA to work as a Western Union Telegraph Operator during World War II and several years thereafter. It was there in a cemetery, she met a solider named James Robert Beaty. They married six weeks later, a love that lasted 67 years to his death in 2010. They traveled and lived coast-to-coast for several years before returning to Raleigh in 1950.
Mabel loved her friend Jesus and her greatest service, other than tending to her family, was as a church secretary for New Hope Baptist Church. She remained dear friends with Rev. Jack Coffey as they grew New Hope. She also served at Green Pines Baptist Church and retired after five years at Trinity Presbyterian Church. A favorite story she told many times was how Rev. David Huffman drove away a serpent that was curled beneath her chair as he dictated a letter.
She will be remembered for the abundance of love she had for her family and her belief that all people should be treated with respect. She will be sorely missed in person, but her spirit will always reside in our hearts.
Mabel was predeceased by her husband, her mother and father, and all of her brothers and sisters, as well as 5 nieces and nephews. She is survived by her two children, Robert Stanford (Stan) and Rebecca Lynne (Becky). In addition, Mabel leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will forever have wonderful memories of Mabel to share and cherish.
Stan and Becky would like to issue special thank yous to Lizzie Simpson, who tended to Mabel in the early months of her illness and Lottie Watkins, who stayed with mother for the past two years. Also, the frequent visits by Theda Woodlief and Martha Edwards always brought a smile to her face. Heartfelt gratitude to Annie Rankin, Tabitha Williams and Eric Raddatz with Heartland Hospice for the tender and loving care they gave mama during her illness.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24th from 12:30 -2:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue). Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Memorial Donations may be made in Mabel’s memory to Heartland Hospice or the Clemmons Educational State Forest. Donations are made through the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) at N.C. Forest Service - 1616 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1600. (Please note that the donation is for Clemmons Educational State Forest)
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