Wilhelmina R. PARKER

FUNERAL HOME

Currie Funeral Home and Crematory

116 East Church Street

Kilmarnock, Virginia

Wilhelmina PARKER Obituary

BEAUFORT, S.C. - Wilhelmina Ramey Parker, 72, of Beaufort, S.C., formerly of Seafood, Va., passed away Oct. 8, 2010, after a long illness in Bayview Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Parker was born Sept. 3, 1938, in Danville, Va., the daughter of the late Lewis Irvin Ramey ll and Ellamaie Gainey Ramey of Danville, Va.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, Gilbert Parker of Beaufort, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Tracy Williams; two granddaughters, Kristen Williams and Ramey Williams of Milton, N.C.; and her brother, Lewis Ramey Ill of Danville, Va.
Mrs. Parker was a member of St. Helena's Episcopal Church in Beaufort. Wilhelmina graduated from Averett College, in Danville, Va., with a B.S. degree and was clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Court in Hampton, Va. She retired in 2003, after 20 years of service.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Currie Funeral Home, in Kilmarnock, Va. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. David May officiating. Interment will follow at Historic Christ Church Cemetery in Irvington, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be sent to Alzheimer's Family Services of Greater Beaufort, P.O. Box 1514, Beaufort, SC 29901. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilhelmina PARKER

6 Entries

Dale Jordan

October 14, 2010

To the family,

I worked with Willa at Virginia Bank & Trust for many years. She was a kind and good person. May you find comfort at this difficult time knowing that many people are praying for you.

Jeff, Tracy, Kristen, & Ramey Williams

October 13, 2010

God called home an Angel on October 8, 2010. He picked a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Wilhelmina Ramey Parker was a beautiful, sweet and a kind hearted person with a style of her own. She could brighten up a room from miles away with a simple “hello”. So now God has a new Southern Bell to help keep Heaven bright and that is quite alright for now. See, she may not be here with us but she is waiting there for us.
“Mama Willa”, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. There are so many little things that we will encounter from time to time that will always make us miss you, but one thing we have and will have until we meet again is our memories of you and your love. You have always been there for us when we were sick, hurt, sad, or glad. You always somehow knew exactly what to do or say at the right times.
So Mama, we hold many memories that will stay near and dear to our hearts. Like the first time your learned that you were going to be a Grandmother. Oh you were so excited… but you were not too happy about being called a “Granny” or “Grandma” so you gave yourself a name – “Mama Willa”. We can remember the first times you held each one of your Granddaughters for the first time. The joy you held in your eyes and the love in your heart just glowed. The way you use to sing “You are my Sunshine” will forever sing our hearts. It was such a great vision. Wilhelmina Ramey – a Grandmother that loved her little ones. And as everyone knows, could always find the right sales so she could find the prettiest dresses and outfits for the girls. They were the BEST dressed girls in the state with clothes from Mama Willa. Thank you for keeping them in beautiful dresses just like any loving Grandmother would do.
We think back at the beach trips, outings to Williamsburg, visiting historic Virginia, seeing the sights at the aquarium and riding the restored antique Carousel were always favorite things to do with you. And we are glad to have been able to spend the time and do so many things with you. We were very lucky to have such a wonderful Mother and Grand-Mother that was able to spend so much time with us and enjoyed doing all those wonderful things. Mama Willa, you were one of a kind and will always be in our hearts. You may be gone home for now but one day we will be with you.

Love you Always.

Charlie & Pam Holland

October 13, 2010

Jeff we would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mom. Please know that we are thinking of you all and that we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all,

Paula Collie

October 12, 2010

To Willa's family,
My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you during this very sad time. I went to GWHS with Willa, and we had a lot of fun together. She was one great girl, and life was simpler in those days.
God's blessings upon all of you!
Paula Collie

October 12, 2010

Dear Gilbert and all,

We want to express our sympathy on the loss of Willa to you and to her many other loved ones. We are saddened to learn this news. Willa was a good friend and neighbor to us when we moved to Seaford. She helped us to feel at home right away, and we enjoyed many hours in her company.

Please know that we are thinking of you, and that we have pleasant recollections of times together.

Sincerely,
Bill & Bobbie Brooks

Leonard & Donna Morris

October 12, 2010

To the Family. We are sorry to hear about your loved one. Our Prayers are with you during your time of loss.

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