Celebrating the life of
Mabel Grainger Parks
September 17, 1921 - June 24, 2010
Mabel Jordan Grainger Parks, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Savannah, Georgia, went peacefully to rest with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 24, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Tabor City, North Carolina, September 17, 1921, to the late Kenny and Mary Harrelson Jordan, Mabel was one of four children. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Mace Jordan, and sister, Ruth Jordan Miller, and is survived by her loving brother, Kenneth Harold Jordan.
Mabel spent most of her youth in Tabor City, North Carolina, and upon graduation from high school, Mabel attended Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. Mabel was married to the late Levi S. Grainger, and worked for many years with the family tobacco farm and family automotive business in Tabor City, before moving to Savannah.
After moving to Savannah, Mabel spent many years working with Grainger Auto Parts, before retirement. She was later married to the late Clifford Parks. Mabel lived an active life surrounded by her friends and family and enjoyed being social in her community.
As an active member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church, Mabel was devoted to her church community through her Sunday School Class and Sunshiners' Group. She spent time reading scripture daily and truly
exemplified her faith in her every day life. Mabel had an unconditional love for others and a spirit that will live on in the lives of those she touched.
Mabel is survived by her sons, Kenneth Carson Grainger and his wife, Terry; William Levi Grainger and his wife, Barbara; Joel Weldon Grainger and his wife, Patsy; and Mark Alan Grainger and his wife, Bendy. She is survived by her eleven grandchildren, Kenneth Carson Grainger Jr. and wife, Pamela; Ansley Grainger; Latisha Exley Grainger McDonough; Kellie Grainger Clark and husband, Jay; LeAnne Grainger Thomas and husband, Spencer; Missy Grainger Baker and husband, Jesse; Damon Grainger; Patrick Grainger; Jordan Grainger; Sam Grainger; Luke Grainger; and Franc Exley. Mabel is also survived by her eleven great-grandchildren, Grainger and Ben Exley; Grace and Carson Grainger; Chase, Harrison and Hayden Clark; Garris, Grant and Grey Thomas; and Andrew Baker.
The family would also like to express gratitude to Anne and David Usher and Mrs. Winnie Huncke Ennis for years of friendship and devotion.
The family will receive guests on Saturday, June 26, at Windsor Forest Baptist Church, 12521 White Bluff Road, Savannah, Georgia. The visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. Private burial to follow.
Family requests in lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Windsor Forest Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.
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Kenneth, Bill, Mark, and Joey.....I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Mabel's passing. My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. I am thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. Aunt Mabel was a special lady and aunt. I love you all. Greta
- Greta S Harrelson, Florence, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had not seen Ms. Mabel in several years. However I'll always remember her as a sweet and very gracious lady.
- Jackie Lyons Robinson, Bluffton, SC
Corma and I and all of our family are praying with you at this sad time in your lives.
- Jim Rein, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of the passing Ms. Mabel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Rebecca Grainger, Bonnie Grainger-Duncan & Amanda Duncan
- Grainger Family, Tabor City, NC
To Mabel's family. Your Mom was one of the sweetest and nicest ladies I have ever known. I will miss her very much. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. In Christian Love. Mildred Winn
- Mildred J. Winn, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your friends at Southeastern Auto Auction.
- Southeastern Auto Auction, Savannah, GA
Condolences to the family of this fine lady.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. May God bring comfort to you and the entire family during this time.Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jan and Dennis Waters
- Waters, Allenhurst, GA
There is a new reunion going on in heaven today. Can you image?? I know she and Ramona and my mom is in a corner of heaven just catching up. Mrs. Mabel was one sweet Lady, I can see her sweet smile right now in my mind. God Bless you Mark, Bendy and all your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jan Hodges Ballard, Rincon, GA
Mark and Bendy We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
- Corkey & Carol Maddox, Garden City,, GA
Dear Barbara, Bill, & family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved 'nana'. She was indeed surrounded in life by a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Mary
- Mary Evangelista, Arlington, TX
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady to us. We enjoyed her friendship over the years. God bless you all. Mike and Brenda
- Mike and Brenda Parker, Savannah, GA
John and I were so sadden to hear of Mabels passing. She was such a joy and inspirition to us. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. John and Paula Poppell
- Paula B. Poppell, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lee Huggins, Rincon, GA
We will continue to remember you and your family during this difficult time.
- Trey Strickland, Rincon, GA
Kenneth, Bill, Mark, and Joey.....I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Mabel's passing. My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. I am thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. Aunt Mabel was a special lady and aunt. I love you all. Greta
- Greta S Harrelson, Florence, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I had not seen Ms. Mabel in several years. However I'll always remember her as a sweet and very gracious lady.
- Jackie Lyons Robinson, Bluffton, SC
Corma and I and all of our family are praying with you at this sad time in your lives.
- Jim Rein, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of the passing Ms. Mabel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. -Rebecca Grainger, Bonnie Grainger-Duncan & Amanda Duncan
- Grainger Family, Tabor City, NC
To Mabel's family. Your Mom was one of the sweetest and nicest ladies I have ever known. I will miss her very much. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. In Christian Love. Mildred Winn
- Mildred J. Winn, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your friends at Southeastern Auto Auction.
- Southeastern Auto Auction, Savannah, GA
Condolences to the family of this fine lady.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. May God bring comfort to you and the entire family during this time.Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jan and Dennis Waters
- Waters, Allenhurst, GA
There is a new reunion going on in heaven today. Can you image?? I know she and Ramona and my mom is in a corner of heaven just catching up. Mrs. Mabel was one sweet Lady, I can see her sweet smile right now in my mind. God Bless you Mark, Bendy and all your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jan Hodges Ballard, Rincon, GA
Mark and Bendy We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
- Corkey & Carol Maddox, Garden City,, GA
Dear Barbara, Bill, & family, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved 'nana'. She was indeed surrounded in life by a loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Mary
- Mary Evangelista, Arlington, TX
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a special lady to us. We enjoyed her friendship over the years. God bless you all. Mike and Brenda
- Mike and Brenda Parker, Savannah, GA
John and I were so sadden to hear of Mabels passing. She was such a joy and inspirition to us. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. John and Paula Poppell
- Paula B. Poppell, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Lee Huggins, Rincon, GA
We will continue to remember you and your family during this difficult time.
- Trey Strickland, Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
