Phyllis Elaine Lindsay was born on January 28, 1947, in Smithfield, Virginia She entered eternal rest on April 29, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Sarah T. Parker; her sisters, Christine Massenburg and Carrie Wiggins; her brothers, Vincent and Chris Parker; her niece, Cherrie "Kita" Mitchell; and her brother-in-law, Arthur Wiggins Jr.

She attended and graduated from Westside High School in Smithfield, VA. She later pursued higher education, earning a business degree from Cortez Business School in Washington, DC. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and was baptized, becoming a member of Union Bethel A.M.E. Church in Smithfield, VA. In the years that followed, she continued her spiritual journey as a member of Canaan Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and later, Heart of God Baptist Church in Hyattsville, MD.

She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted son, Mark Lindsay (Regina), and two beloved grandsons, Marcus and Matthew Lindsay of Upper Marlboro, MD. She is also survived by four brothers: Eddie M. Parker Jr. (Dell) of Newport News, VA; William A. Parker (Valerie) of Portsmouth, VA; Dwight A. Parker Sr. (Gail) of Fayetteville, GA; and Lawrence Parker Sr. (Marleen) of Smithfield, VA. Her two sisters, Constance Batten (Bobby) and Alsendia Wells (Michael), both of Smithfield, VA. She is fondly remembered by her double first cousins: Priscilla Campbell (Percy), Dorothy Parker, Victoria Croaker, Mel Allen Parker (Stephanie), and Juan Parker (Valerie); her aunt, Neola Parker; and a host of nieces, nephews, devoted friends, and extended family.