Johnnie R. Parker

December 21, 1953 - January 7, 2015

Mansfield – Johnnie Ruth Ward-Parker, 61, passed away, Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield, after an extended illness. Johnnie was born December 21, 1953, in Greensville, MS, to the late Iona Barnes. She made Mansfield her home and was a member of the Greater Holiness Church of Deliverance. She loved gardening, fishing and garages sales. She leaves to cherish in her memory, three sons, Michael Ward, Joe Ward III, both of Mansfield, and Johnny Hobbs, of Norwalk; three daughters, Schenelle ( Melvin) Girtman, Miyoshi Ward, and Cassandra Ward, all of Mansfield; 11 grandchildren, Laquisha Ward, Kanajee Ward, Allura Ward, Jalyonna Nelson, Joe Ward IV, Ebony Ward, Kwame Ward, Amya Hout, Jabari Ward, Gisele and Arica Ward; one great-grandson, Latrelle Ward; special friends, Debbie Jones, Munosia “Plum” Friend and Tina Adkins; a host of relatives and friends. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Parker; her parents; one brother. The services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 12 noon, with one hour prior calling before the services, at Small’s Funeral Services, 326 Park Ave W., with Rev. Russell Stanford officiating. The committal will follow the services. The family will be receiving relatives and friend at the home of Nicole, at 419 Shepard Rd., Mansfield. The family has entrusted Small’s Funeral Services with the arrangements.