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“Now I am content, that my life-it was worthwhile Knowing that I passed this way and made somebody smile.” On Friday, September 6, 2024, Myrtle Louise “Moot” Parker Carney transitioned from her earthly home into heaven’s eternal home. Myrtle was born on February 25, 1942 in Pitt County, NC to the late Joseph Parker and Christabell Parker. “Moot” was a nickname given to her by her family as a youth. She attended Stokes Elementary School and Bethel Union High Schools. After working on the family farm and graduating at age 18, Myrtle moved to New Jersey. While residing in New Jesey, she was employed by Drake’s Bakery for 15 years and Sandoe’s Medical Company for over 8 years. Myrtle’s spiritual connection was with Trinity Baptist Church S. 12th Street, Newark, NJ where she served under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Jonah Nixon over 25 years. Her afflictions/gifts were the Pastor’s Aide Club, Kitchen Committee, Usher and the Recording Secretary. On July 18, 1981, she married Charles James Carney, Jr whereas, they had no children. After they relocated to North Carolina, she re-established her roots with Sycamore Chapel Baptist Church, in which, she was instrumental in always lending a helping hand to the needy. Also, working with the Pastor’s Aide Committee, Kitchen Committee, Food Pantry and Ushering. Her great calling was caring for the sick and shut-in whether family or friend. Her heart was to assist in any way that she could. Myrtle loved the lord, her pastor and her church family. Even with her personality and work ethics, everyone knew that she spoke what she felt and corrected what was needed and loved that which needed to be loved. Myrtle ended her good fight of faith while in pain and suffering as she served on the usher board until a few months ago. “Myrtle did it her way!!!” Myrtle was the matriarch of the Parker/Outlaw families, she was the “one” that had earned their respect. She was there wherever needed and walked in the morals in which her mother Christabell had instilled in them “Family/Friends Unity.” Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Primus Outlaw, Milton Parker, Claudius Spruill, Lewis Clifton Parker; sisters, Violeen Sharpe and Rosa Lloyd. Honoring her memories are a loving and caring sister, Evangelist Gloria Jean Outlaw of Greenville, NC; a brother, Sylvester “Puddin” Parker of the home; sisters-in-law, Annie Bell Parker and Rosa Turner; an adopted daughter, Shantell Ross; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Ms. Myrtle Carney

February 25, 1942 - September 6, 2024