Oradeen B. Parsons

L Tributes“I’m Free” oving

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard Him call: I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow: I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my life seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.

Ms. Oradeen Parsons

“Heart of Gold”

My Mother, The Battle Is Over!

Oradeen Parsons had a “Heart of Gold”.

Gone but will never be forgotten. She was a great mother with a big heart. She is now with the king.

She is now with her family in heaven.

Love you Mom. I will one day be walking on the cloud with you. Love you and I will miss you!

“Love You Always”

Love, Lillie

~ Acknowledgements ~

Our hearts are overjoyed with gratitude for the kindness and support you have showered on us! Your phone calls, cards, text messages, Facebook posts, prayers, and food have been sources of comfort.

As we continue this journey without our loved one, we ask that you keep the prayer wheel turning for our family. We wish each of you abundant blessings!

~The Family

~Honorary Pallbearers~

Maurice D. Parsons Keith Hull Frank Green

Brian Parsons Travian Thompson Frank Muhammad

~Active Pallbearers~

Travis Parson Tony Parsons Fredrick Moore Larry Johnsons Bradford Parsons, Jr.

~Committal Rites & Interment~ Calvary Cemetery 1663 Elvis Presley Blvd.

Memphis, Tennessee 38106

~Repast~

Testament of Hope Community Baptist Church 466 W. Shelby Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38109

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Life’s Reflections

Oradeen B. Parsons

was born on November 12, 1929, to the late Willie Charles Godine and Mioma Sims in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Oradeen was married to the late Elza Leon Parsons Jr.

Order of Celebration Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:00 A.M.

St. Augustine Catholic Church 1169 Kerr Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106

She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School (BTW).

Oradeen passed away on October 15, 2021.

Oradeen was a lifelong and devoted communicant member of St. Augustine Catholic Church with family and friends. She loved community activities doing Campaigns, Cooking, Sewing and loved to listen to the choir sing.

More of her hobbies included bowling and furniture upholstery.

Oradeen was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Kenneth L. Parsons, four brothers, and two sisters.

Her children will cherish her loving memories, two daughters Julie Ann Green, Lillie Rose Cheeks, four sons Keith J. Parson(Michelle), Bradford Parsons, Sr.(Virginia), Larry A. Parsons(Cynthia), of Spotsylvania, VA, and Craig D. Parsons(Marnie). Her sister, Marsha Ann Beal, and her brother, Joseph Godine(Clara), twenty-three grandchildren, forty-seven greatgrandchildren, seventeen great-great-grandchildren, and a host of church members, other relatives, and friends.

Placing of the Pall................................................Craig and Marnie Parsons Processional.........................................................................................Family Placing of Christian Symbols...................................Bible, Bradford Parsons

Crucifix, Rose Healey

Rosary, Michelle Parsons Opening Prayer

Liturgy of The Word

First Reading: II Timothy 4:7-8................................................Larry Parsons Responsorial:Psalm 23........................................................................Family Second Reading: John 14:1-3.............................................Rev. Al Shackleford Gospel Acclamation Gospel Reading Prayers of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Song Eucharistic Prayer (The Lord’s Prayer)......................................Congregation Sign of Peace......................................................Congregation one to another Communion Song...............“Take Me to the King”...........................Musician Expressions 3 Mins....................................................................Verneda Allen Final Commendation (Stand) Recessional.....................“Let The Church Say Amen” ......................Musician