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Nevora Parker Obituary

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Nevora Parker

Dayton, OH

August 3, 1933 - March 23, 2020

Nevora Parker Obituary

Nevora Tubbs Parker, age 86 of Dayton, Ohio completed her earthly journey on March 23, 2020, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 3, 1933 to the late Reverend Isaiah and Nancy Tubbs. Nevora, graduated from Portsmouth High School (1951). She attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and worked at several Dayton hospitals (St. Elizabeth, Kettering Memorial and Dayton VA Hospital). She also worked for many years at NCR. She was an Office Manager/Bookkeeper for Martin Construction Company and then later for Boyd Construction Company. Nevora accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for nearly 60 years. She served on the Missionary Board, Food Pantry and Children’s Church Ministries. She was a member of Equity Chapter No. 102 order of Eastern Star. Nevora was a sports enthusiast, she especially loved football, basketball, tennis and track. She was a devoted Pineview Neighborhood Association member, serving as Treasurer and Street Coordinator Chair for many years. Mrs. Parker was a strong community advocate. Nevora possessed the gifts of hospitality, giving, serving, wisdom and encouragement. She was a selfless caretaker for several friends. She enjoyed being Granny Parker to many children and Mom Parker to many adults. She was generous with her laughter, smiles, hugs and “love you more”. Her faith was strong. Her Testimony - Jeremiah 17:7,8; Her Legacy - Philippians 4: 6,7; Her Life – Proverbs 31: 10-31. This truly virtuous woman was preceded in death by her parents and all eleven of her siblings (5 brothers) – Andrew, Isaiah, John, Eddie and Charles; (6 sisters) – Julia Bell, Ruth, Maude, Louvenia, Eva and Yvonne. Nevora leaves to cherish her memory 3 children – Eric (Karen) Parker, Lisa Jo Parker Rucker, and Mark (Kimetta) Parker; 4 grandchildren – Stephanie Rucker Spann, Aaron (Alandha) Rucker, Akilah and Mattea Parker; 1 great grandchild – Anthony J. Spann, and a host of very loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighborhood. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com

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