Obituary of Joan E Parcell

Joan E Parcell, age 83, of North Cape May passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home. Joan was born November 9, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA and has been a Cape May area resident since 1994. She is the daughter of the late Eldon R and the late Marion (Nagiele) Newmeyer. Joan was a waitress for many years at Whaler's Cove. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard H "Bud" Parcell on 12/27/2002; her son Richard E Parcell in 2000; and her brother Robert Newmeyer. Joan is survived by her daughter Debra L. (Michael) Parcell and her grandchildren: Richard R Fendt & Jeffrey D Fendt, Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday March 27, 2017 at Joan's home, 3 Cherry Hill Road, North Cape May, NJ 08204 from 11:00 am to 6:30 PM where food will be served and will be followed by a prayer service at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joan's memory to Volunteers in Medicine, 423 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com. Joan E Parcell – my Mom. Beauty, grace, strength and unconditional love – that was my Mom. She taught me right from wrong (even though I didn't always listen). She made me the woman I am today. She made our family full of love and devotion. We shared good times and bad. My Mom was the most beautiful person in and out and she gave me all the wisdom and knowledge I have today. We shared many good moments and many sad moments; but together we got through them all. Her strong will personality made it challenging as she started to age and become dependent on me. I found ways to make it work for both of us. In that process we bonded even closer. Then her body got very tired and weak. Yet she still was fighting to hang on with me. I used everything she taught me to keep her together and we shared it all for many years. She lost her battle with her body, but I don't regret anything. I was there for her as she was for me. I loved her unconditionally as she did me. God took my Mom and now she is joined with the rest of our family. She will watch over me as my life will now be completely different. I'll use the knowledge she taught me to go on. I loved my Mom more than words can say. What a gift she was to me. Thank you God for all the time I did have. She now is with you in peace. I hope someday my children are able to say the same for me. She was and is the best role model and if I do my job right, my children will get to experience all those lessons she taught me. Mom – I'll always be there no matter what. All my love Always Debbie