Parthena Justice, 79, Claypool, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family.

The daughter of Elijah and Flossie (Dye) Marshall, Parthena was born on Nov. 10, 1943, in Warsaw.

Parthena Justice

On May 28, 2005, Parthena married Thomas Justice. Each brought their own children into the marriage but quickly became one family. On Sundays Thomas and Parthena could be found worshiping at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Claypool, where both were members. Parthena was the cornerstone of her family and loved everyone dearly. She was their go-to person and prayer warrior when needed.

For most of Parthena’s life, she worked tirelessly as a certified nursing assistant around the Warsaw and Wabash areas, loving the patients she cared for over the years. She enjoyed fishing, tending to her flowers, and making various crafts for her home when she found time. She was known by many for her baking and cooking skills.

The loving memory of Parthena Justice will be forever cherished by her husband of 18 years, Thomas Justice, Claypool; sons, Donny (Pam) Shepherd, Roann, and Roy (Stacey) Shepherd, Claypool; daughters, Patricia Sanders, Warsaw, Brenda (Chip) England, North Manchester, Tiffany (Stephen) Taylor, Urbana, Tonya (Ricky) Cook, Warsaw, and Kimberly (Matthew) Shepherd, Claypool; stepsons, Thomas Larry (Kate) Justice, Theodore, Ala., Michael (Angelia) Justice, Carthage, Tenn., and Scott (Rosemary) Justice, Ky.; stepdaughter, Michelle (Jamie) Schnitz, Plymouth; sister, Loretta (Tim) Miner, Warsaw; 42 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 33 great-great-grandchildren. Parthena was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Marshall and Flossie Brown; brother, Danny Marshall; sister, Virginia Carol Prater; and a great-great-granddaughter, Charli Renee Taylor-Wallace.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Carl Hughes and Pastor Jerry Wadkins officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Parthena Justice, memorial contributions may be made to Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

The family of Parthena Justice has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.