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Madeline Wheeler Obituary
Newburgh, NY
Mother Madeline "Babe" Wheeler was called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Newburgh Campus Newburgh, NY.
She left graciously with the support of her children, grandchildren, sisters and other family members by her bedside. Madeline was born August 2, 1924 in N.Y.C. to the union of the late Isaac Jones and Fannie Jordan. This is where she met and married Harvey Parker. Madeline lived a happy life showing love in a humble manner, she was 84 years old and was a lifelong resident of Newburgh. She attended the Newburgh Schools. She was a Home Manager and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Newburgh for 50 years where she served on the Mother's Board Ministry, Senior Choir and Outreach Ministry.
She is survived by three sons, Harvey J. Parker of Schenectady, NY, Rev. Dr. Rudolph Parker and wife Marie of Sacramento, CA and Louis Wheeler of Newburgh; six daughters, Gloria Johnson, Della Brown and husband, Rev. Harry Brown, Jr., Anita Wheeler and Donna Marion and husband, Deacon Quillar all of Newburgh, Delores Cole and husband, Ronald of East Brunswick, NJ and Sarah Monroe of Sacramento, CA; one brother, Eugene Wilkins and wife Lucille of Newburgh; two sisters, Ida Green of New Windsor, NY and Pauline Dillard and husband, Curlie of Newburgh; sister-in-law, Ernestine Jones of Newburgh; 45 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by husband, Harvey Parker, parents, sons, Burton Harrison and Samuel Wheeler; two brothers, Edwin Jones and Rudolph Jones; and sister, Thelma Johnson.
Visitation will be Monday, August 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First St., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Service begins at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Harry Brown, Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Middlehope, NY.
Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553 entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com or give us a call (845) 569-1233.
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Memories and Condolences
for Madeline Wheeler
DWAYNE WALTERS
August 18, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, and friends of Madeline Wheeler. Donna Marion, her daughter, has been a very good friend of mine for many years and i would just like her to know that they are all in my prayers..God Bless.
Kitt Potter
August 17, 2008
Dearest Della and Rev. Harry Brown,
I never got to meet your Mom but to know you is to know her. So I hold her in very high regard because you are both such amazingly sweet souls, you are a mirror reflection of her path to Glory! I very much admire your strength and devotion to her and I am positive that your standing so nobly by made this a very beautiful passage for her. How blessed she was to have had such caring, devoted children! I know what your hearts feel like as your Mom gets her Angel Wings. There is so much Joy for her inside your tears as your faith keeps you strong and this challenge makes you even stronger. You are in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time. Please reach for me and allow me the honor of being of service to your family if you ever need me. Until we meet again my friends you have my sweetest sympathies. Much Love,
Brenda Scott-Murray
August 17, 2008
With Deepest Sympathy to the Wheeler Family. My prayers are with you and your Family.
Sabrina Newman
August 16, 2008
Della my prayers are with you and your family during this time
Deborah Washington Habersham
August 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donna Elliott
August 16, 2008
God Bless the Wheeler Family. I worked with Donna Marion daughter of Madeline and my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all. I miss working with you DonnaM.
Donna Johnson & Family
August 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
rocretsha hatchett
August 15, 2008
my love and support goes out to the family we know god heals all wounds i love you
JOYCE JACKSON
August 15, 2008
TO THE WHEELER FAMILY IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. TO DELLA BROWN &HARRY I USED TO WORK WITH YOU IN I.B.M.
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