Obituaries

Annie Josie Parks

October 10, 1938 - January 04, 2016

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Obituary For Annie Josie Parks

Sewell Mortuary is sad to announce the passing of Annie Josie Parks on January 4th 2016.

Mrs. Annie Josie Godfrey Parks (Big Sis) was born October 10, 1938 in Gay, Georgia to the late Willie Lee Godfrey ad the late Mattie B. Grier.

Annie Josie joined the church at an early age. On November 6, 1953 Annie Josie was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. David Parks Jr. (Lil Dave). To this union eight children were born.

Annie Josie (Big Sis) leaves to cherish her memories eight children, Willie Frank Parks, Mary Parks Strozier (Bobby), James David Parks, Sr. (Florine), Bennie C. Parks, Robert Ellis Parks, Sammie Parks, Linda Dean (Johnny), and Larry Parks (Renee); eight brothers, Willie C. (Martha) Godfrey of Luthersville, GA, Alvin (Catherine) Godfrey of Luthersville, GA, Jimmy (Brenda) Godfrey of College Park, GA, Grier (Sherrill) Godfrey of Flovilla, GA, Willie B. (Deborah) Godfrey of Warner Robins, GA, James (Vicky) Godfrey of Luthersville, GA, Douglas Ricky (Patricia) Godfrey of Luthersville, GA, Michael (Synthia) Godfrey of Grantville, GA; five sisters, Ethel Lee Haynes of LaGrange, GA, Willie Mae Jackson of Grantville, GA, Gladys (Johnny) Elder of Luthersville, GA, Shirley Colton of Lone Oak, GA, Brenda (Kenneth) Lakes of Grantville, GA; nine sister-in-laws and five brother-in-laws (three preceded her in death); seventeen grandchildren (one preceded her in death); thirty great grandchildren (one preceded her in death); one great great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; a very devoted and special friend sister, Judy Brown.

Before her sickness, she loved church. She had a deep passion for God and her family. Annie Josie will be missed by all who knew her.

Services

9 Jan

Interment

- 00:00 PM

Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery 6549 Callaway Road Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »
9 Jan

Funeral Service

02:00 PM - 00:00 PM

Sunnyside Baptist Church 6549 Callaway Road Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • April 05, 2025

    Minister Elizabeth Partridge-Godfrey

    I am a Sister In Law of Annie Josie Parks, for a total of 38 years with dating years, to Grier Godfrey, her brother. Even though the Family didn't list my name in the Obituary as still a part of the family, my love is still strong for her. She was very dear to me, as if she was a blood sister. May God continues to uphold the Godfrey/ Parks families. My 2 kids carry the Godfrey's last name by their birth ( Katrina Elizabeth Godfrey Stanfield & Grier Trevor Godfrey. I am none other than: Minister Elizabeth Partridge- Godfrey Master of Divinity! Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta, Georgia - Love, Peace, Joy, forever! 💕❤️💕🙏 ☮️!

  • January 10, 2016

    c. collier

    May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of time spent together until you meet again. "There is going to be a resurrection" (Acts 24:15).

  • January 08, 2016

    Schanan Martin Smith

    Mrs Parks was a very sweet lady I really enjoyed taking care of her and I know that she has no more pain.RIP Mrs Parks

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