Roxanna "Roxie" Parker

Roxanna Stutz Parker (Roxie) January 27, 1944-August 8, 2020 Roxie was born at Enloe Hospital to Dorothy Stutz and George Stutz of Chico on January 27, 1944. She attended Linden, Parkview, Chico Jr. High and Chico Senior High schools. Roxie graduated from CSU Chico with a teaching credential. She returned to Chico Senior High School to teach Home Economics for more than 30 years. Roxie knew at a young age she wanted to teach school. She embraced her students and was always available to each of them. Many of her former students continued to be in contact with her up to the day she passed. Roxie also owned a retail store for many years, Teddy Bear Junction, with her dear friend Linda Higby. She loved going to work in the store every day after school and hired some of her students to work there throughout the years. Roxie was so loved by family, friends, students and will always be remembered for her generosity and selflessness to others, especially those in need. One of her many passions was in planning parties. She hosted many class reunions at her home, planning friends' weddings, hosting birthday parties and was always the family member that hosted holiday gatherings. Her creativity and imagination for decorating was phenomenal. She just loved cooking for large groups. She was even known to wrap many friends holiday gifts and make holiday pies for them. Roxie is survived by her Sons, Scott Parker and Robert Parker, Brother George Stutz, Sister Nancy Stutz Taylor, Stepsister Judee Templeman, Nephews Greg Taylor and Ed Richeson, Nieces Susanna Taylor Dewey, Carrie Castro and Deanna Rakes. Great Nephew, Cole Taylor, Great Niece Iris Taylor. Roxie will be greatly missed.