Zettie Mae Parson

Mother Zettie Mae Parson was born to the union of Ernest and Guerenner "Que" Price Sr. on July 9, 1929 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. She was the eldest of four siblings. Zettie acknowledged Christ as her personal Savior at a very early age under the pastoral direction of the late Superintendant W.E. Garner. She continued to grow in Christ and confess her love and devotion through her Lord and Savior throughout her life journey. Zettie met the love of her life James Parson and the love story blossomed and on December 24, 1948 they were united in holy matrimony in Hernanda, Mississippi. Zettie loved family and was affectionately called "Muh" by her children and loved ones. "Muh" was a retired employee of the Hostess Cake Bakery where she had over thirty years of dedicated service. "Muh" loved to cook and would open her home on Sunday's for her family, church family and anyone who wanted to come and feast. A meal with "Muh" had a reputation known for harvesting the mind, body and soul with a lot of love. To the end of the road, Mother Zettie Mae Parson remained steadfast in the Lord. She was a faithful and devoted member of The Church ~ Church of God in Christ under the Shepherd leadership of Pastor Kennedy Lockhart. She served on various ministries within the church including the Mother's Board. Mother Zettie was highly honored and favored to be named "Mother" of the church. Her Christian duty included; always reaching out to encourage everyone, especially the youth to be a Servant unto the Lord and learn to diligently do His work. "Muh" truly lived by the Golden Rule and she lived a life representing love. Also awaiting her arrival at the pearly gates will be her loved one's who have gone on before; her parents, one brother, Z.B. Price, one granddaughter, Tiara Alexandrer and one great-grandson, Kenneth Aaron Wright. Her legacy of love will forever remain in our hearts as we honor her memory; a loving husband, James Parson, her eleven angels of love, her children; Elvis Price, Marie Alexander, James(Bertha) Parson, Victoria (Luther) Newbill , Bulean Goolsby, Barbara (Weldon) McLauren-Price, Chuck (Trailis) Smith, Tammi McLauren, Vanessa Parson, Samantha Parson and Jacqueline Parson; one sister, Louisa Clark; two sisters-in-law, Hattie B Price and Minnie Lue Conard; one brother, Darrell Anderson (Timberly) and a special friend, Etharee McCants; twenty-three grandchildren; Cassandra Yvette Price, Ronnie Price, Aquanita (Pastor Ernest) Frazier, Ernest (Denise) Price, Renia Price, Tasha Hendrix, Tywain (Sharonda)Alexander, Alfredo (Tracy) Dodson, Apostle Andre (Chanelle) Dodson, Tonisa (Bobby) Clay, Luther Newbill Jr., Antonia Newbill, Weldon Price III, Braylon Price, Ceana Smith, DeonJhane" Bass, Tamia Bass, Deona Bass and Tah'nyiah Goodrum; thirty- nine great grandchildren and a host of family, nieces, nephews and treasured friends. SERVICES FRIDAY, SEPT.17, 2010; WAKE 9:00 AM, funeral 9:30 am at THE CHURCH, 7541 Kinsman Avenue. Interment in Knollwood Cemetery.