YOUNGSTOWN A homegoing celebration in honor of Mrs. Carol L. (McCoy) Parker-Sims will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10am at Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 1407 Victor Ave in Youngstown, OH. Mrs. Sims departed this life February 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in York, AL a daughter of George McCoy and Katherine McCoy. Carol married Luetenner Parker of York, AL. Several years after the passing of her first spouse she married Edward Sims of Leeds, AL in Youngstown, OH. Carol accepted Christ at an early age at her home church Mt. Herman in York, AL. In 1957, she relocated to Youngstown, OH and became a member of Phillips Memorial Baptist Church and served for over 50 years in various positions. She ensured her children and grandchildren knew the importance of higher education. Mrs. Carol also known as "Mrs. C" established her career at Youngstown Towel Supply for over 30 years and retired as the most Senior Supervisor who was known for giving generations of Youngstowners an opportunity with a job at Towel Supply. Singing, gardening, amongst other things, brought her great joy. Most importantly, her greatest joy was Family. Her loving and caring spirit and ways will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, Ray (Lorraine) Parker of Detroit, MI, Edward (Dawn) Parker of Kissimmee, FL, Maurice (Shequita) Sims of San Antonio TX, Christopher Sims of Cleveland, OH, Joyce Parker of Akron, OH, Jean (Ed) Parker of Columbus, OH, Linnette (Aaron) Parker-Joshua of Jacksonville, FL; her step-children, Edward Sims Jr of Cincinnati, OH, Diane Sims of Tucson, AZ; her siblings, Annie M. Lightfoot, Delois Joseph, Charles P. McCoy; 32 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends including Harold Joshua who affectionately referred to her as "Mommy". She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouses, Luetenner Parker, Edward Sims; her siblings, Leon McCoy, Catherine Sturdivant, Johnny McCoy, Herman McCoy, Willie McCoy , Donnie Tillman, Anna Jackson, U.C. McCoy, George McCoy, Albert McCoy, Dorothy Amerson; her step-children, Darnell Sims, Annette Sims and Anthony Sims. The family will receive friends Friday, February 11, 2022 from 3-5pm at the funeral home and on Saturday February 12,2022 from 9-10am at the church. Internment will be in Tod Homestead Cemetery.