Ermina Parker

In Loving Memory of Ermina (Emernia) Agnes Farrier Parker

August 12, 1941 – May 21, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we honor the remarkable life of Ermina Parker -

devoted mother, cherished grandmother, faithful servant of God, and matriarch whose

love knew no bounds.

Born in Harlem to Irving Saywell Farrier of Grenada and Mae Jones Farrier of Virginia,

Ermina's compassionate nature blossomed early. After graduating from James Adams

High School, she answered her call to heal, earning her LPN certification from

Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. For decades, her gentle hands and

caring heart touched countless lives, first in nursing and later through her community

work with the NYC Housing Authority and Board of Elections.

Her greatest blessing came on April 3, 1964, when she married her beloved William H.

Parker Jr. ("Junie"). Their union was graced with their daughter Tracy Renee Clark, who

became the pride of their lives. Though William passed in 1994, their love story

continued through the family they built.

A pillar of Shiloh Temple Pentecostal Church since 1980, Ermina lived her faith through

service as choir member, missionary, and ordained Deaconess. Her ministry brought

light to nursing homes and comfort to all who knew her.

Her extraordinary legacy lives on through:

 Devoted daughter and son in-law- Tracy Renee and Christopher Clark Sr.

 Beloved adoptive daughter -Ann Marie Parker

 Adored grandchildren: Christopher Jr., Jasmine, Julian, Brittany, Emmanuel,

Rebekah, and Mia

 Loving siblings: Christine (Blake) Pitchford, Ruby (Nathaniel) Batts, Katie

(Jesse) Adkins, and Ethel Graves

 Cherished extended family: Cousin Roy Jones; niece Virginia Jenkins; nephew

John (Keith) Adkins

 Beloved in-laws: Morris (Susie) Overton, Vermadell (Joseph) Edmond Grant,

Clementine (James) Elliott, Joyce (Leamon) Myrick Cooper Chatman, and Earl

(Belinda) Lewis

Ermina's life was a testament to grace in action - whether remembering every birthday,

offering wisdom at just the right moment, or delighting in her grandchildren's

accomplishments. Her home was a haven of love, her faith a beacon of hope, and her

presence a gift to all who knew her.

As we celebrate her beautiful journey, we take comfort knowing her spirit lives on in the

countless lives she touched and the family she so lovingly nurtured.