Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Zella Ruth Parker, born July 8, 1923, a native of Jasper County, Mississippi and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 95.
She was a lifelong member of Bay Springs Baptist Church. Ruth enjoyed the simple things in life. She spent time gardening and cooking. She shared her vegetables with her neighbors and friends. She was always willing to cook a pie for anyone who needed one. She was faithful supporter of her children and grandchildren's activities. Ruth was fond of traveling. She visited multiple places within the United States including trips to Alaska and the Bahamas. She was an avid Wheel of Fortune fan and was never interrupted during her "show". She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Quitman Parker; parents, George and Lillie Belle Welch; all 9 siblings and 1 great-granddaughter, Charlie Parker.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Prentiss Parker (Elizabeth) and Tommy Parker (Eva); 5 grandchildren, Emily Kosh (Kevin), Sara Parker, Tommy Parker, Jr. (Leesha), Victoria Jeffcoat (Donald) and Jackie Daryl Jeffcoat (Tina); numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family donations can be made to the Lupus foundation.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation which will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Ourso Funeral Home from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The visitation will resume at Ourso Funeral Home on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am followed by a Funeral service at 11:00 am. The Burial will follow on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Bay Springs Cemetery, Bay Springs, Mississippi at 2:00 pm.
The family would like to thank the staff at Ascension Oaks Nursing Home and Rehab Center and all the family and friends that took time to visit, offer their support and for the continual prayers.
Please visit www.oursofh.com to leave expressions of sympathy and condolences. Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
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