Joyce (Taylor) Parker

Joyce Ann (Taylor) Parker, age 62, of Hilliard, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, August 05, 2009. She was a member of Vineyard Church of Columbus and the Hilliard Historical Society. She was a graduate of Hilliard High School Class of 1965. Mamaw Joyce was not only a devoted grandmother to her own grandchildren but also to the neighborhood children. Joyce was an avid animal lover and enjoyed rescuing animals. Preceded in death by husband H.E. (Bubby) Parker. Survived by mother Imogene (Harry) Baughman, father Charles Taylor, daughter Dawn Gomer, son Mike (Angie) Lewis, sisters Jill (Bill) Stinson and Heidi (Ricque) DeWald, grandchildren Greg and Zack Gomer, Casey and Adrienne Biggers and Jaimee Lewis, nephews Corey and Dustin Bird, nieces Rachel and Renee DeWald, and many extended loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 10-12 pm Friday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026; where a memorial service will follow at 12 pm Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the HomeReach Hospice, 180 E. Broad St., OH 43214 or the Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026.