Narda S. Mead

Narda S. Mead Battle Creek Narda S. Mead, age 55, of Battle Creek, died March 19, 2009. Narda was born October 4, 1953 in Danville, IL the daughter of Nelson and Vivian (Jacobs) Parker. Narda previously worked at HB Sherman and American Stamping. She enjoyed camping, wildlife, poetry, and was an exceptional cook. Narda was a very thoughtful person. She would come running day or night to help her family and friends, always thinking of others. Narda devoted 10 years of her life caring for her invalid mother. Narda is survived by her husband of 31 years, Clarence Mead; her beloved son, who was the highlight of her life: Jesse Mead of Grand Rapids; her stepchildren: Todd, Monica, and Patrick; her twin sister: Nella Parker; her other sisters: Marielle Parker, Lola Parker, Janna Parker, Dorian Hibbard, Judy Britvec, and Marjo Siano; her brother: Rhett Parker; her favorite nephews: Jace, Trent, Scotty, Dez, and Dex; her favorite nieces: Bobbi Jean, Vivian, Violet, Lachelle, and Brina; other numerous nieces and nephews; and her many pets, for she was a true animal lover. Narda was preceded in death by her parents; her stepson: Terry Mead; her sister: Ronna Cunic; her brothers: Scott Parker, Rorick Parker, and Robert Dingledine; her niece: Mariah; and her great nephew: Coty. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Royal Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.