Elizabeth Parker

“So also, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.” John 16:22

Elizabeth Rae Bacote was born on February 19, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the second eldest child of the late Florence (Prout) and James Durham Bacote. “Liz” as she was affectionately known to her family and friends was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. However, she graduated from high school in Germany as her father served in the military.

Liz formed a relationship with the Lord God at an early age. It was very important her that her children were introduced to Christ as well. Liz served The Kingdom of God as she shared his goodness, grace, and mercy with others.

On April 14, 1961, Elizabeth married William S. parker, Sr. from this union five children were born: William Jr., Keith Allen, Tonya Renee, James Curtis, and Tina Marie. They shared many years building loving memories. Bill preceded her death in death, as he was called to rest on March 31, 2011. Liz devoted herself to being a wife, homemaker, and Mommy, until her children were well into their middle school years. She did factory work at overhead door company until she retired in 1986, when she came the caretaker for her grandchildren Dwight, Donte, and Justenna. Liz loved children, especially her own. She and Bill raised their granddaughter Christina as their own.

Liz was a very social person. Being a resident on the 600 block of East Price Street for over 57 years, she was well known and respected in the Germantown community. As a young woman, Liz loved to listen to music and to dance. She was a huge fan of Teddy Pendergrass. She could sing his songs word for word. Liz was a petite lady, but a fierce and brave woman. She was a breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed life to the fullest! Her untimely death came because of a senseless and selfish act, which sadly impacted the lives of all who knew and loved her.

Liz was preceded in death by her husband William S. Parker, Sr. left to cherish her memories are her children: Billy, Keith, Tonya, Jimmy, and Tina. Her sisters: Barbara Jackson and Norma Haythe. Brother James “Pookie” Bacote. Three sisters-in-law: Tan Bacote, Veronica (Parker), and Doris Parker. Three brothers-in-law: Duke Jackson, Johnny Parker, and Martin parker. Twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

“The world won’t get no better if we just let it be. The world wont get no better, We gotta change it yeah, just you and me” – the bluenotes featuring Teddy Pendergrass

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