Joette Marie Parker (Taylor), 68, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer.

Joette was born in Leesville, Louisiana, where father and mother were stationed at Fort Polk, but grew up in Maumee, Ohio. She was a 1971 graduate of Maumee High School and then attended Ohio State University. She worked as a waitress at the Cape House restaurant and met her husband, Gene Parker, a jazz musician who performed there weekly. The couple married in 1976 and settled in Perrysburg.

Joette finished her bachelor of science in business services/information systems from the University of Toledo in 1984. She became a licensed realtor with Danberry Realty in 1995. She also was a dedicated school bus driver for the Perrysburg School District from 2005-13. She was kind and compassionate as she worked primarily with special needs children. In later years, she cared for her parents until they passed in 2020.

Joette had many interests and was an avid reader, artist and gardener. She adored all animals and often took in strays and rescues. She shared all of her interests with her cherished children and grandchildren.

Joette is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gene Parker; daughter, Jennifer (Matt) Krajewski; stepdaughter, Jessica (Tim) Hofacker; step-sons, Ray and Karl (Teresa); grandchildren, Cole and Quinn Krajewski; step-grandchildren, Anna, Tony, Joe, Erin, Kathryne, Sam, and Alex; siblings, Jay (Chris) Taylor, Jackie Taylor, Bob (Roxanne) Taylor and Janet (Alex) Monteith, and many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Joette was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Frank and Martha Taylor; brother, James, and his wife, Kathy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Maumee Valley Savea-Pet, Toledo Humane Society or Mobile Meals of Toledo.

Services will be held at a later date.