Jearleana Parker

Jearleana (Jerri/Squeaky) Parker, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and the matriarch of two families, died in the presence of loved ones on April 11, 2024. Jearleana was born on April 13, 1937, in England, Arkansas. Her father, Mack Jordan, and mother, Kalester Lovelace, both preceded her in death. After living in several states, she eventually settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and met the love of her life James E. Parker (deceased). They were married for 47 years. They were blessed with eight children. Dr. Carolyn Parker, Patricia Parker, Lynnette Parker (deceased), Anthony Johnson (deceased) (Cheryl Johnson), Ricky Parker, Michael Parker (deceased), Dr. Dawn Rhodes (Jeffery Rhodes deceased), & James Christopher Parker. Jerri worked in many fields including packaging, insurance, real estate, and nursing. She spent over half of her life in Toledo, Ohio. In her forties, Jerri went to nursing school and earned her associate degree in nursing from Com Tech at the University of Toledo. She passed her state boards becoming a registered nurse in 1983 at the age of 46. She then worked as a nurse for Owens Corning and Chrysler Corporation (formerly Jeep Co.) where she retired in 1997. She was a faithful member of a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod congregation in any city she lived; Siloah, Living Waters, Zion, Hosanna, Resurrection, and was most recently a member of Bethlehem in Carmel, Indiana. Jerri always gave selflessly to others. In 2005 she received the National President's Volunteer Service Award. The award recognized her dedication to volunteer service and her demonstration of values that make our nation strong. She helped build a culture of citizenship, services, and responsibility in America. Jerri Parker is survived by three supportive siblings Larry (Janice) Jordan, Vervely (Garry) Williams, and Arvy (Linda) Jordan, her adopted daughter, Sond Faulkner, 18 loving grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Family and friends may visit Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Maumee, OH 43537, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, where the viewing will be held from 9-10:30 am, with the celebration of her life immediately following. The interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43614. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Please view and sign the online guest registry at www.CoyleFuneralHome.com

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Jearleana Parker

April 13, 1937 - April 11, 2024