Mrs. Vernell Parker Jones Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Vernell Parker Jones

Private funeral services will be held for Mrs. Vernell Parker Jones, 89, of 2420 Cannon Bridge Road, Cordova, SC.

Mrs. Vernell Parker Jones, the daughter of the late Freddie and Annie Mae Busby Parker, was born September 17, 1930 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life on May 1, 2020.

Lee, as she was affectionately known, touched the lives of many people during her lifetime. Her compassion for others was exemplified in her everyday life. She will sincerely be missed and forever remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

She attended the public schools of Orangeburg, SC.

Lee joined Canaan United Methodist Church at an early age and continued her zeal for faith there until it merged into Edisto Fork United Methodist Church. She served on several committees at church and was a member of the United Methodist Women, Edisto Fork Senior Choir and was a Communion Stewart.

Lee was preceded in death by her late husband, Herman Jones; two sons: Walter and Harvey Johnson; and five siblings: Hubert Parker Mary Frances Argrow, Lucille Huggins, Georgia Ann Keitt and Lois P. Martin.

Lee leaves to grow from her enduring love and wisdom three daughters: Iva (Jerrry) Gardner, Dyann(Edward) Conner and Greta Jones; four sons: Nathaniel (Eva) Johnson, Eddie (Hattie) Johnson, John Johnson and Elvis Johnson; one daughter-in-law, Sally Johnson; one brother-in-law, David Keitt all of Orangeburg, SC; eight grandchildren: Angela Bryant, Jermaine Franklin, Brandon Johnson, Darrius Gardner, Ontario Johnson, Frederick Dantzler, Erica C. Vincent and Shemieka Wolfe; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

In an effort to adhere to COVID-19 precautions regarding social distancing, the family requests that friends do not visit the residence; however, condolences may be expressed via telephone to her daughter, Greta Jones, at (803) 837-1846, or Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg, SC.

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I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
M. Burroughs

We Wish to express our sincere Deepest Sympathy on the Loss of Mrs. Vernell Parker Jones. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all family members. May God's Grace sustain each of you. Virginia Frazier & Children

Mrs. Vernell's sweet, calming spirit will be greatly missed. She wore her "CROWNS" with style and grace. Our love and deepest sympathies are extended to the Parker Jones Family. We pray God gives you continued strength and peace during this difficult times and in days ahead. -George & Ida Walters

As a kid growing up Vernell's home was always open to me. She never turned me away; she welcomed me with open arms. She was a great cook and I especially loved her fruitcake which she finally shared her secret recipe with me for my wife to make - it was delicious and chocked full of fruits and nuts! Vernell was like a second mother. She will be missed. I pray that she rests in God's eternal peace. Sending prayers and wishing comfort to all her family. With love, Eugene & Amy Johnson

You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...-Dan,Holli and Delilah Howe

My condolences to your family. Praying for your Peace and comfort during this difficult time. Adrienne Clinton

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Best regards, Firserlis Miller-White and Courtni Miller-Edwards