Marcia Dianne Parker

Marcia Dianne Parker, 61, of Memphis, TN and Biloxi, MS entered into eternity September 27, 2020. A devoted mother, she leaves behind her daughter Lindsey Suriani (Joe) and son Brandon Parker. Her grandchildren Jaxon Parker, Emry Parker, and Leo Suriani. She is also survived by her sisters Billie Mattson Mann, Sandy Jones, both of Mississippi, Ellen Taylor of Texas, her in laws, nieces, great nephew, many cousins and dear friends. She was born in Kentucky to Bill and Linda Mattson. She grew up in Senetobia, MS, and graduated from Magnolia Heights. She went on to study fashion merchandising. With a love for fashion, she started work at MM Cohn where she met her late husband, Wayne “Bo” Parker, while he was doing electric work in the area where she was designing a set. A dedicated mother, she stayed home to raise her babies. Once they started school, her eye for design and love for buying led her to a career at Wangs International until the business closed. A true shopaholic, she held the title General Merchandise Buyer at Tiger Bookstore, where she became a true Memphis Tigers fan, before retiring to the coast. Dianne was an avid beach lover and spent most of her days enjoying the sunshine, planting in her garden, talking to her friends, and sharing in her children’s joys and successes. A memorial service will be held on October 10, 2020 at 4pm in Memphis at 3471 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38111. Please join us to celebrate a remarkable, fun-spirited woman that will be truly missed. Email Lnds.prkr@gmail.com for additional details. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport, is honored to serve this family.