Goldie Parks

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Goldie P. VanJackson, of Chesterfield County, departed this life on June 17, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Dewey Parks of Richmond; beloved husband, Taylor William VanJackson and great-grandson, Joshua William Santos Dominguez.

Goldie and Taylor were married for over 34 years until his death in 1996.  They created a loving home with their daughters, Pamela and HelenRuth. Goldie was devoted to her family, supporting her children and grandchildren in their life events. She found joy in homemaking, hosting holiday dinners and making every day moments special. She leaves a legacy of love and devotion to family and friends.

Goldie was a native of Richmond, where she was educated in Richmond Public Schools. She was a proud graduate of Armstrong High School and Virginia Union University where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1957. She continued her education at Virginia State University where she earned her Master of Arts degree in Special Education in 1970. She often boasted with pride that she was both a VUU Panther and VSU Trojan.

She began her career in Richmond Public Schools where she taught at Wickham Court Elementary.  She later joined the faculties at Dupuy Elementary School and Ettrick Elementary School in Chesterfield County where she taught special education for several years. She finished her career of 31 years with Chesterfield County Public Schools as a School Diagnostician. Goldie was a member of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), Appomattox Chapter where she held the office of Secretary, and a member of Phi Delta Kappa, international professional sorority for African American women in education. She was a life member of the Chesterfield County Retired Teachers Association. In addition to career endeavors, Goldie became a member of Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 1976 where she served as the vice president from 1977-1981. Later in life, she joined the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter. She supported her husband's legacy by assisting with the daily operations at the Mary Carter Beacon House, a center for the blind and visually impaired that was founded by her mother-in-law, Ruth Taylor VanJackson. She also volunteered for several years as a resident manager for the Battered Women's Shelters, YWCA of Richmond.

Goldie was a woman of God who relied on her faith to direct her daily path. At an early age, she was baptized at Grace Institutional Baptist Church, Richmond and received her religious foundation as a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church. She later joined Gillfield Baptist Church, Petersburg, where she actively served in various ministries for over 35 years. Goldie was a member of the Deacon Auxiliary Board. She also served as a Teen Sunday School teacher, Superintendent of Vacation Bible School and as president of the Women's Ministry for two consecutive terms. She was later consecrated as a Deaconess at First Baptist Church Midlothian and served as chairperson of the Seniors Ministry, the Kitchen ministry and a member of the Pastor's Aid Ministry. Goldie continued to demonstrate her commitment to serving in church, through her membership at First African Baptist Church. She accepted the Right Hand of Fellowship, with her family, on July 9, 2006. She loved her new church family and readily served on the Caring Ministry and as Director of the Day Care Board for several years.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Pamela V. Piggee and HelenRuth V. Vines; grandchildren, Alexis Javad Piggee-McMillan (Mario), Ameera S. Vines and Taylor Dominguez (Juan); great-grandchildren, Juan Ignacio Santos Dominguez and Greer Isley McMillan; sister, Delores P. Simpson; nieces, Felicia Simpson, Bridget Simpson and Chawanda Simpson; nephew, William Hugo Jackson, III (Annie); great nieces, Shanna Simpson and Yolanda Simpson; great nephews, Andrew Simpson, William Hugo Jackson, IV and Wendall Hugh Varon Jackson; other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025 followed by the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 27 at First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue. Interment private.