Wanda Joyce Parker

Mrs. Wanda Joyce Parker, 84, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.

She will be missed by her children, Clarence A. Parker “Tony”, Paula D. Saxon (Bo), and DeAnne M. Gordon (Keith); grandchildren, Anthony L. Parker (Tess), Stephanie J. Koffroth (Christopher), Traci A. Moore (Harris), Trey Saxon (Nicki), Ashlee D. Goldman (C.J.), Allison D. Gale (Dylan), Allisa D. Gordon (Chris Harper), and Avery D. Gordon; great-grandchildren, Ty, Tage, Reagan, Cason, Kosta, Stella, Kaydence, Aria, Kaizer, Lakelynn, and Calynn; sisters, JoDean Tullos, Carol Jones, and Cathy Hughes (Willie), as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

She was born in Savannah, Georgia and had lived in Guyton for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Horace L. Parker, Jr., whom she lovingly took care of for the last 20 years of his life after he suffered a stroke. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Tripp L. Parker her mother, Florence Shuman Poore, and father, Clarence Poore, but lost him as her father. She was employed at the Shellhouse Restaurant for 11 years and was also a homemaker and caregiver. She will be missed.

The visitation will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The memorial service to honor her life will follow at 6 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444