Earnestine Parker Ackerman, 95 died peacefully on January 2, 2024 in Mansfield Tx. She was born on July 25, 1928 in Ellis County to Mae and Earnest Parker and grew up in Midlothian Tx. She and T. G. Ackerman were married in 1946 and celebrated 73 years of marriage. Predeceased by T.G. in 2019, grandson Aubrey Holland in 2015 and sisters Ann and Betty Jean. Earnestine is survived by daughters Paula (Tim) Montandon, Pam Holland ; grandchildren Rachel Smith, Ashley Kolding, Scarlet (TJ) Johnson, Miriam (Joey) Farmer, Grant (Amy) Montandon and great grandchildren Kendall, Layla, Reagan, Austin, Aston, Aiden, Jarett, Max, Emerson, Emma and Eli. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends. Earnestine cherished time spent with her family, whom she loved dearly, and traveling to Branson, Missouri on their annual pilgrimage with the “Traveling Texas Friends “. She was also an active member of the Mansfield Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for 30 years, she loved to shop and couldn’t pass up a good bargain, never met a stranger and always remembered every family member at Christmas and their birthday even as it grew in numbers. Earnestine was a long time member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. She was a wonderful Mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be dearly missed. A special thank you to the staff at Legend of Mansfield and AlevCare Hospice for giving my mother such excellent care the past 2 years. At Legend of Mansfield she met a best friend, Callie Ragon, they would play bingo and volleyball and sit in the Bistro with a latte and socialize… A memorial service dedicated to the Glory of God in Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Earnestine Parker Ackerman July 25, 1928-January 2, 2024 Thursday January 18, 2024 at 2:15pm DFW National Cemetery Dallas Tx. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wreaths Across America, Gideons International or Walnut Ridge Baptist Church Mansfield Texas
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I took care of ernestine at Legend of Mansfield. She was my patient but also a special person to me. She was loved by all people and friends we grew close. She never met a stranger. She will dearly be missed by everyone that knew her. She was always loved and her Callie her friend always gave me joy and fun at work. I would listen to them about things did back in the day. They would tell me different stories her and Callie. I left but will always love her and Callie they were an inspiration to me. I am going to miss you . But know you are at peace now with your family and friends. I love you and will miss you dearly. I send my Condolences to her family.
Love everyone Debbie
Ernie was such an influence to me from birth through high school, as a neighbor and in church. She is my mother’s first cousin but she was like a second mom to me. I have countless memories of Ernie that I cherish deep in my heart ❤️. I loved her and will continue to do so. Lord Jesus please give her a hug for me.