Mary Helen (Humphrey) Parker

1920 - 2010

Mary Helen (Patterson) (Humphrey) Parker 1920 - 2010 Mary Helen (Patterson) (Humphrey) Parker was born to James and Blanche Patterson on August 4, 1920. She was followed by 7 sisters; Laverne, Virginia, Betty, Doris, Nancy, June and Bobbye. She had 3 children (Allen, Donna and Karol) by her first husband, Ray Humphrey. Her many occupations culminated in a career with Jamison Shelter Care where her favorite responsibility was taking care of the babies. Helen was a kind and loving person who delighted in helping others. She lighted the way where ever she went and was active in her church and community, serving meals on wheels into her 80's, in the small town of Ralston Oklahoma where she lived with her second husband, Darl Parker, following her retirement. The death of her husband, followed by a stroke, necessitated her relocation to Bakersfield to live; first with her family and later in the assisted living facility of Westchester Gardens where she was lovingly cared for by many care givers. Helen is survived by her children, Allen Humphrey (Betty), Donna Davis (Bill) and Karol Michel (Mickey); as well as her sisters, Virginia Sanders, Betty Cunningham (Curt), Doris McColgen (Jim), June Branch and Bobbye Trotter; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Helen loved being with her family and enjoyed the chatter and laughter that abounded in that sphere. She loved a family reunion and that's where she has gone. Waiting for her will be those who passed before her; her husband, Darl Parker; mother and father; sisters, Laverne and Nancy and Ray Humphrey. She was an active Christian and worshiped God, who was first in her life, with all her heart and soul. A memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Larry Wood at Valley Baptist Church, on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. www.bakersfield.com/obits