Shirley Ann "Mimi" Parker

Shirley Ann "Mimi" Parker, age 74, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully January 20, 2024 at UF Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, FL. Shirley was born on March 12, 1949 in Okeechobee, FL to parents Willie and Lydia (Nichols) Lloyd. She grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1967. Shirley met Carl Parker, while they were both working at Sav-A-Stop grocery store and they married on July 9, 1972. Both were longtime residents of Jacksonville and raised a family of two sons. Shirley worked as a Social Worker for most of her career in various roles until her retirement in 2002. The birth of her grandchildren was a life changing moment for Shirley, she was forever after known as "Mimi" to everyone. She moved to St. Augustine in 2014 and was very active in the St. Johns County Democratic Party. Mimi was very social and enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her old bag lunch crew. Mimi had a ton of stories to share and she shared them often. She bragged about her grandchildren constantly and was active in their lives. In addition to her parents, Mimi was preceded in death by her husband Carl Parker. She is survived by her sons: John (Janeen) Raulerson, David (Kim) Parker; grandchildren: Abigail and Lauryn Parker, Kayle (Justin) Gago, Andrew (Ashley) Raulerson, Brandon Gardner, Miranda (Brad) Schmidt; and great-grandchildren: Kingston & Jayden Gago. A Celebration will be held from 3pm to 5 pm, with a memorial service beginning at 3:15 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, 385 State Road 207, St. Augustine, 32084. A reception will follow from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at Pesca Vilano, 117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, 32084. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres. Mardi Gras attire is encouraged at both events (bright colors, no black) as this was one of Mimi’s favorite places and events. Interment with her late husband Carl will take place at Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date with family. Those unable to attend can view the service live streamed at https://iframe.dacast.com/live/2a7a09ae1c0559a83ef537e05e6a14a6/2aae7d5f-98fd-a9e6-32a7-b774547cf42c. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mimi’s memory can be made to: Monterey Bay Aquarium (https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/donate), or to St. Augustine Humane Society (https://www.staughumane.org/donate.html). St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann "Mimi" Parker

March 12, 1949 - January 20, 2024