Obituary
Alexus Michaela Parker “Lexi”, born on January 3rd, 2002, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, passed away on June 9th, 2024, in Port Charlotte, Florida.
She was the beloved daughter of Julie Parker with her partner Richard McNulty, and the greatest big sister ever to Joseph McNulty and Charlotte McNulty, all of Bokeelia, FL.
In addition to her immediate family, Lexi is survived by: Her father Michael David Parker; sister Michaelys DeLeone; Grandparents: Nana Poo Mary Lawton Bishop; Grandma Tara Dion Machado; Pop Pop Michael L. Parker; (Papa Mike Machado); Aunts and Uncles: Tommy Bishop (Melena Bishop); Bryan Bishop; Stephen Bishop; (Jose I. Colon); Danielle Pepin; Samantha Machado; Sarah Parker; Zoe Parker; Cousins: Alex Alvarado; Lillian Bishop; Olivia Bishop; Cameron Bishop; Mya Silveria; Jay Silveira; Great-Grandma and Lexi’s buddy Susan Parker; Great-Great Aunt Judi Martin; Great Grandmother Marietta Dion; Great Grandma-ma Cathrine Bishop; Many Great Aunts and Uncles including Lauren Parker; Stacey Sweet; Wendy Courchesne; Roy Dion; Anna Dion; Lisa Dion Almeida; and stepfamily including Auntie T and Uncle Scotty; Uncle Eddie; Uncle Ricky and Auntie Kim; multiple 2nd and 3rd cousins and a wide circle of friends.
She was preceded in death by her Auntie Donna Bishop Lopez; Papa Thomas W. Bishop Jr; Papa Paul McNulty; Godfather Uncle D Darrell Norris; Cousin Nathan Parker; Great-Grandfather David R. Dion; Great-Grandfather Louis F. Parker; and Great-Papa Thomas W. Bishop Sr.
Lexi spent her first 9 years of life in Massachusetts, where she attended Foxborough Regional Charter School, played soccer, became a Girl Scout, and spent many weekends surrounded by love with friends and family.
Lexi and her family moved to Florida in 2011, where she grew up on Pine Island in Saint James City and Bokeelia. She attended Pelican Elementary, Caloosa Middle, and North Fort Myers High. Some of her hobbies included chorus, acting, Girl Scouts, and community service. She was an avid member of the Pine Island Playhouse and PILOT Program, Pine Island Leaders of Tomorrow- I just lost the game!
At home, she enjoyed playing with her siblings, dressing up and wearing costume makeup, dancing in the kitchen with her mom and sister, wishing her brother a “happy birthday time” every day at 9:11, celebrating every holiday and birthday whole-heartedly, making everyone feel special and loved, and going on frequent family trips to Orlando- Let’s Boo This!
Lexi spent her last 3 years of High School at Pace Center for Girls in Fort Myers, FL. She truly shined at Pace where she was always loved, included, and accepted for who she was. Lexi’s family would like to thank the staff and students at Pace for being such an intricate part of her story. A special thanks to “Miss Valerie Parus” who went above and beyond with Lexi. Once a Pace Girl, Always a Pace Girl.
Lexi graduated High School in 2020. She went on to live a free-spirited lifestyle with a love of freedom and people. Lexi had the biggest heart of forgiveness. She always put others’ happiness before her own. She was an advocate for all walks of life. Lexi wanted to change the world, and she has (and will continue to) changed the world for so many people.
The family invites friends and family to celebrate her life at the next annual NAMI Walks in March 2025 at Centennial Park Fort Myers, FL. In 2020, Lexi and her mother created a NAMI Walks team and called it “Just Keep Swimming”. Please join our team and walk in her honor. You may also locate your local NAMI organization and walk near you.
A special thank you to Miss Jennifer, and her team at Center Stone for navigating the past few years with Lexi. Please don’t ever stop fighting!
In place of flowers, donations in Lexi’s memory can be made at https://doityourway.nami.org/campaign/AlexusParker
I love you my Lexi. Your story isn’t over yet;
I’m so glad I got the time with you I did. Your friendship has left a mark in my life that I will cherish forever.
Steve Bishop - Boston MA
Steve Bishop - Boston MA
My first friend when I moved to Florida. Lexi, you were someone so special. To me, and to everyone that got the chance to get to know you. I’m sorry we didn’t stay as close as we once were. I tried my best to always reach out to you and chat when you weren’t feeling your best. I wish I could’ve done more for you. Nobody deserves the battles you faced. Thinking about you always. Rest in peace beautiful.
Watching her walk for the first time, till the last time we had talked with each other filled my heart with pure joy. I have stories and memories to fill 10 lives with. She never failed me in putting a smile on my face.
All the silly things I did with her and the love she gave back could make someone wanna live forever. Her pure sweet heart and the love for everything around her was a gift to watch. She would always want to sleep over and play for hours. We did. No matter what time of the day or night she'd come to visit, or we'd take her for the night, Grandma and her two Aunties and her dad and mom of course truly loved her to the ends of the earth. So many videos, many many photos. But those could never compare to looking into her beautiful little eyes and seeing the love she had for us.
Lexi: My heart is absolutely shattered. I love you beyond words. My heart and soul are completely with your mom & dad and everyone who loved you as I do.
Life will be never the same, but the love I have for you will grow even more.
Shine up there in the Heavens over all of us Alexus. The Lord has your incredibly beautiful soul, but your heart lays still with all of us..
I love you so much. The heartbreak is so hard to understand. You've been in my every thought this week. We'll still have our talks even up in Heaven.
Thank you for the love you shared with me. I wouldn't trade that for anything. Please watch over us all.
PaPa Machado
Auntie T & Lexi & Ciocie xoxo
Our deepest condolences
May Lexi rest in peace. We will hold her in our hearts forever.
Love always Auntie T & Uncle Scotty & Uncle Eddie
Rest in peace angel Lexi
Enjoy this photo of us freshman year of high school. This was during our first ever homecoming week. Thank you for being kind to me when I had no other close friends. I’m sorry we drifted as we got older. Praying for you and your family sweet girl
Photo of us, freshman year of high school during our freshman year homecoming week. Thinking of you. Thank you for getting me through some of the hardest times of my life. May your kind soul rest in peace.