Ida Mae Parker

Ida Mae Ivey Parker NORFOLK - Ida Mae Ivey Parker, 88, passed away June 9, 2010 at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born in Norfolk to Henry Bernard Ivey and Ruth Branch Ivey, she grew up in the Lafayette area of Norfolk and graduated from Maury High School. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had many friends and was noted for her artistic ability for decorating, especially creating something from nothing. She was predeceased by a brother, Henry Bernard Ivey Jr.; a sister, Susan Ivey Wheeler and a daughter, Cathy Parker Warden. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Parker Donohoe and son-in-law Keith W. Donohoe of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Julie Warden Bailey, Jason Philip Warden and Adam Patrick Warden; and two great-grandchildren, Sean and Matthew Bailey. A private family service will be conducted. In compliance with Mae's wishes, her body has been donated for medical research.