Mavis Jane Parker, 89, of Coldwater, formerly of Gagetown, MI, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at her home in Coldwater.
In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a graveside service at Grant Cemetery in Gagetown, MI.
Funeral arrangements are cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Mavis was born July 22, 1932 to Frank and Eileen (Morgan) Dixon in Detroit, MI. On December 1, 1951 she married Douglas J. Parker in Cass City, MI and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1992.
Mavis was first and foremost a mother dedicated to raising her family whom she fiercely loved. She had been a member of the St. Agatha Catholic Church in Gagetown, MI and she enjoyed knitting, sewing, and gardening.
Mavis is survived by her children Patricia (Mike) Bruce of Kinde, MI; Eileen (Gerhardt “Gary”) Schulz of Essexville, MI; James (Carmen) Parker of Cass City , MI; William (Madelene) Parker of Caro, MI; Carol (David) Knight of Cass City, MI; Sharon Parker of Coldwater, MI; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Douglas, she was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eileen, her brothers William, Robert, and Richard, one nephew and two great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch County Humane Society or the Tuscola County Animal Shelter. www.dutcherfh.com
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