Obituaries

Alice Paige Parker was an eternally maternal soul, selfless, a giver and sharer of herself, her knowledge and intellect, her realities, struggles, dreams, cures, and her passions. In the same vein, she stood her ground and had the unique ability to teach and nurture others, always making you feel special in the process (and that’s because she knew it was true). Non-conventional, proud of her merits and abilities, never over-bearing, pretentious or insistent – Paige expressed a gentle way of sharing, caring, and loving.

From day one…Paige was far from conventional, thrilled in discovering new things and sharing that new-found knowledge with family and friends. She was an adventure seeker, star and moon gazer, a lover of nature in all its beauty, purpose, and power. Her genuine nature, candor and passion for life were infectious to everyone who entered her aura. A natural athlete, Paige excelled at softball, swimming, and basketball. As with everything she did, she was all in, all of the time.

With her personal struggles and challenges, Paige found respite, peace, and purpose in nature learning firsthand of its healing powers. She evolved into a modern-day medicine woman of sorts, or as she called herself, “a white witch”. Through intense curiosity, self-teaching and research, Paige became a walking Wikipedia and botanist extraordinaire of all things “nature” and lovingly shared that knowledge for the betterment of others. Paige was the total package, sharing openly her own story of transformation from a past of pain and adversity to one of healing and spiritual growth. Her inspiration and genuine concern for others helped many face their own past head-on, persevere, and overcome.

Paige loved hard and with a depth of caring that was unconditional. She lived, dreamed, and grew in a world of vivid colors: a universe of powers that fed her soul. She was fiercely loyal, a protector of family, friends and all that was in nature and good. An old soul, but with wide-eyed wonder and vigor, Paige exuded a youthfulness that was unmatched. She was fearless, self-less and untethered in action, mind and deed; deeply spiritual and a connoisseur of all the senses; master of the mushrooms; highly adventuresome, brave enough to explore and experience that which few have the courage to travel; a keen awareness, sensitivity and respect of and for nature and the rhythmic flow of the universe. Paige was a naturalist who found true nourishment and sustenance for the mind, body and spirit/soul.

Throughout her life, Paige charted her own course, courageous in every endeavor – fearless, brave, a constitution in her own right, and her belief in herself and all things good propelled her to take risks that the faint of heart could only dream about.

For Paige we are thankful, grateful, feisty, determined, stubborn, steadfast and inspired, all the wiser, full and better from her sharing, caring and kindness. As we honor and celebrate our Paiger, the Mama, the ‘little Pinto’ and the friend, we are blessed with memories and experiences that remind us of such a sweet, loving spirit and the enduring bond only she could forge. There’s no coincidence as Paige would have it, that she will forever walk among us!

We salute you Alice Paige Parker, fly low to the ground as the butterflies do and high with the hawks, untethered now to soar on the wings of eagles. And to that we say Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.

A Celebration of Life will be Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 1:00 pm (CST) at Parker's Creek at 7211 Sweetens Cove Road, South Pittsburg, Tn 37380.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm (CST) at Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg, TN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Roger's Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave., South Pittsburg, TN 37380.