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Deborah Parham Obituary
She was born on Aug. 13, 1958, to Lottie O. Branch and the late Eddie L. Harris Jr. Deborah was a graduate of Dinwiddie County High School (Class of 1977), Career Institute, Smithdeal Massey Business College and Medical Career Institute.
She confessed Christ an early age and joined First Baptist Church of Jarratt, Va. She was employed by various businesses including, Central State Hospital (Civic and Forensic). She had a phenomenal personality, willing to assist anyone in need! She had natural ability to manifest arts and crafts. She was also an avid flower grower.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Parham Sr., and father, John Branch Sr.
Deborah leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted son, Gerald Parham Jr. of Petersburg, Va.; devoted daughters, Charlene and Kiara Parham, both of Petersburg, Va.; granddaughter, Imani Lacy of Petersburg, Va.; a very devoted loving mother, Lottie O. Branch of Stony Creek, Va.; sisters, Kathy Harris of Dinwiddie County, Va., Beatrice Phillips (Marzelle) of Newport News, Va., Bennie McDonald of College Park, Ga., and Beverly Silva of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, John Branch Jr. of Chesterfield County, Va.; aunts, Ruth Carpenter of Atlantic City, N.J., and Lelia Moore of Columbia, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Adiza Mohammed-Parham of Richmond, Va.; father-in-law, Clifton R. Parham of Stony Creek, Va.; brothers-in-law, Clarence and Clifton E. Parham of Stony Creek, Va.; sister-in-law, Teresa P. Weaver of Stony Creek, Va.; nieces, Jamese Jackson, Demetria Branch and Clintonya Parham; nephews, DeAndre Weaver, Clarence S. Parham, Benjamin Weaver, Anthony, Clifton R. and I'Ric Parham; a great-niece, KaNya Tonge; a great-nephew, Semaj Winfield. She also was a positive role model to her extended family of children, Jennifer Jones, Byron Coleman, Crystal Jones, Joseph Wilkins, A-Jay Pope, William Story, J.D. Trotter Jr., Gary Bethune, Latoya Rives, Shonna Rives and Imani Motley; cousins, co-workers and friends too numerous to name.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday, June 26, 2009, at First Baptist Church, 19404 Little Mill Road, Jarrett, Va.; the Rev. George Mayes, pastor, and the Rev. Antonel Myler officiating. Interment to follow in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble at 11:30 a.m. at the church.
The family will assemble at 11 a.m. at 5311 Moody Drive, Petersburg, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 732-6719.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Parham online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Parham
shayla simpson
June 26, 2009
Gerald and Charlene I am so saddened by the news to hear the loss of your mother, my prayers are with you nd your family, keep your hands and faith in the Lord and know he does nto make any mistakes for your mom is no longer in any pain. It will be difficult to deal with trust I know but also know that the Lord is with you and will never leave you or forsake you. Love you
June 25, 2009
KEEP GOD IN PRAYER'S , HE KNOWS BEST ,HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH ,MOTHER IS AT PEACE ,GOD WILL STRENGHTEN ALL THREE OF YOU ALL .JOY WILL COME IN THE MORINING GOD KNOWS BEST.
AUNT ALEE BRANCH MCFARLAND
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
June 25, 2009
To the Parham family, our hearts goes and thougts are with you at this time, and we will keep you in our prayers.
Pearl Pulley & Family
Sataina Lightfoot & Family
June 25, 2009
GERALD,MAY IT BE A SOURCE OF INNER STRENGTH AND A SPECIAL COMFORT TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A LOVING GOD WHO IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,AND THAT THROUGHOUT THIS TIME OF NEED,HE WILL STAY CLOSE BY YOUR SIDE TO HELP EASE YOUR SORROW AND TO BE YOUR FRIEND AND GUIDE. BERNICE STOKES
Robin Ellis
June 25, 2009
To the Parham/Branch Family:
My prayers and thoughts are with you during these most difficult times. Remember weeping may endure for a night but Joy does come in the morning. God will never put more on you than you can bear. Cherish all of your precious memories of Deborah. Her smile and conversation will not be forgotten. God will be your strength in your time of need.
Sorrowly,
Mary & Oscar Prosise
June 25, 2009
June 25,2009
A note of sympathy to the Parham and Branch family:
During your time of sorrow cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. God is our refuge and strength an ever-present help in trouble.In sympathy my heart feels your pain.Our prayers are with you all doing this time of sorrow.
Tonya Peterson
June 25, 2009
To The Parham/Branch Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Always remember that the Holy Spirit is your comforter now and forever and that Jesus will be a mother to you. May God Bless and keep you.
Anthonette Fegans
June 25, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy to the Branch and Parham family. May you find peace in the memories of your love one. Keep the Faith.
Brenda Trotter
June 25, 2009
To The Parham Family
My prayers are with you`re doing
your time of sorrow.
June 24, 2009
To The Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you. May you find comfort in remembering all of the good times you shared with Deborah and God will forever reach out to each of you with his loving arms. Deborah was loved by everyone and will be missed, but God loved her best.
Tyrone and Seneca Jones
Petersburg, VA
Stephanie, Barbara , Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Ezelle Wyche
June 24, 2009
To God Be The Glory! We pray that the memories that you have of your mother , daughter, sister,and grandmother .. will forever keep her close in your heart. Remember God has never made a mistake. We love her, but God loves her best.
June 24, 2009
To the Family,
May you find strength, peace & a smile in your memories & love, for Deborah is resting in GOD's care. Our prayers are with you all.
Blanche, Robert Jr., Phyllis & Jamal
phyllis branch-hughes
June 24, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Carol Perry-Square
June 23, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
carolyn foster
June 23, 2009
to the family we want u to be strong at heart be strong at mind because good love dont ever die because in time we will b together again
June 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God continue to Bless you. Cynthia P Wilks Petersburg,Va
June 23, 2009
Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks:for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concering you. You are in our prayers today and always. Rev.Dr. Henry G. Baker and your sister in Christ Lucy L. Baker.
Jacquetta Hawkes
June 23, 2009
Gerald and family,
May God keep you in his loving care. Sorry to hear about your loss...I pray you find peace and comfort in God's loving arms...
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
June 22, 2009
To The Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts.
June 22, 2009
PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY
KEE-KEE, CHARLENE,GERALD JR
LOVE AUNT THOMASINE
THOMASINE M TAYLOR
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