Mella Marie Doctor

Mrs. Mella Marie Doctor was born June 30, 1961 in Madison, Florida to the Late J.W. Parker and the Late Louise Parker. Mrs. Doctor was educated in the Pasco County School System. She worked for Metal Industries for numerous years until becoming disabled. Mrs. Doctor was a member of the New Bethel AME Church where she served on the Usher board, sang in the choir, was a Trustee, helped with the Food Ministry, Missionary and Stewardess. She loved dancing, shopping, her flowers, and having a good time with her family and friends. Mrs. Doctor enjoyed helping others and loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Prince Doctor Jr.; sisters, Helen Bates and Melba Parker; and brother, J.W. Parker Jr. Mrs. Doctor is survived by her daughter, Tyrhonda Grant (Troy); grandchildren, Kayla Grant, Mia Grant, Layla Grant, Jade Grant, and Londyn Grant; stepchildren, Walter Doctor, Joseph Doctor III (Leila), Christopher Doctor, Loretta Burns, Joanne Dennard, and Francis Thomas (Rouzard); sisters, Klemetis Parker-Pye (Jeffery) and Lavon Parker-Pearson (Anthony); brother, Ira Parker Sr.; god-daughter, Tawanna Futch; special friends, Minister Alfreda Wheeler and Sister Laura Thomas; like sons/relatives, Tony Tyson and Phillip Parker; aunts, Cora Royale(Pete) and Karen Buford; and a host of other sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

*Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have implemented necessary procedures during Visitations, Funeral Ceremonies, Gravesides, and other public and private ceremonies.  We do ask that all visitors of these services to please continue to wear your masks and please remember to social distance.  These new policies may be inconvenient, but due to the severity of the virus, we ask that everyone be considerate, patient, and safe with others as we try to get through this most difficult time.  Seating during services may be limited so please be considerate of the immediate family especially.  

*If you are attending a Graveside service or an Outdoor Celebration you are welcomed to bring your own chair as seating will be limited!  We will provide water to make everyone as comfortable as possible.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation during this time. We pray that everyone stays safe and cooperative with the current CDC rules.

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