Modeste Lorraine (Parsons) Phelps

A Celebration of Life for Ms. Modeste Phelps, 77, of Decatur, Alabama will be 1:30PM Saturday in Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in repose one hour prior to service. Public viewing will be Friday from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at Reynolds Funeral Home. 

Modeste Lorraine Phelps was born in Columbus, GA to Doris Lorraine Madison and Willie Frank Parsons on November 17, 1946. Modeste was a young girl when her family relocated to Chicago, IL. At an early age Modeste accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Modeste attended Morgan Park High School on the far south side of Chicago. Shortly after graduating, she went on to work at the Department of Corrections Girls Juvenile Division. She worked at Fermolab in Batavia, IL as an engineer until she retired. Soon after  retirement Modeste moved to Decatur where she became the Coordinator of Senior Care Programs at Life Way Systems. She then moved on to The Jubilee Academy where she helped mold young minds along the way.

Modeste had an unwavering love for animals; however, it was her deep affection for cats that truly captured her heart. Her compassion extended beyond furry friends to children as well.  She found joy in their innocence and always time to bring smiles to those little faces.

Recently baptized at the United Pentecostal Jubilee House of Prayer by Bishop T. D. Strong and member of the El Shaddai Prayer Group.

On April 26, 2024, Modeste Lorraine Phelps passed away in Fort Payne, AL. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend who touched the lives of many with her kind heart and gentle spirit. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and truly loved her.

Ms. Modeste was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Gilbert S. Parsons, Frank A. Parsons; husband, Michael Phelps; son Darrius Foster.

She is survived by her: sister, Regina G. May; great aunt, Izitta Jackson of Chicago, IL, sister-in-law, Carol Parsons of Sauk Village, IL; nieces, Nicole Parsons of Chicago Heights, IL, Karlisa Rodgers of Chicago, IL,

Kenisha Trimuel of Milwaukee, WI, Theresa Heard of Sauk Village, IL; great nieces, Kyelah, Kyra, Khylee; godchildren, Thomas and Aurora Orr; special friend, Stephon Bell; and a host of family and friends.

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