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Betty Parker Obituary
Betty B. Parker SUFFOLK - Mrs. Betty B. Parker, 47, lost her battle with breast cancer Oct. 3, 2008, at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. A native of Hampton, she was born in 1961 to Adrian and Gladys Brandt. Sacrificing her career in restaurant management, she was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. Her kindness, compassion and generosity inspired everyone she met, especially the children. Her children, nieces, nephews and neighborhood children flocked to her in good times and bad. She leaves precious memories to her husband of 16 years, Jeff Parker; her loving daughter, Ashleigh Beehner; her sons, Brandt Parker and Dakota Parker; her honorary son, Tyler Smith; three brothers, Adrian Brandt Jr. and wife Sallie of Newport News, Don Brandt of Hampton and William Brandt and wife Teresa of Hampton; three sisters, Helen Clark and husband Jack of Gloucester, Carol Mulligan of Northern Virginia and Cathy Herring of Hampton; her best friend, Sindee Austin of Chesterfield; and many, many beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. A celebration of her life with be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, officiated by the Rev. Russell Beck, assisted by the Rev. Jerome Williams. Interment will be held in the Parklawn Memorial Park. Immediately following the interment, the family will receive friends at Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Parker
Diane Cooter
November 2, 2008
Let me start by saying may god bless you and your entire family. Sorry we never kept in touch as we all grew up but childhood memories always stay with us. You were such a part of my childhood and building forts and pretending and I can see life never changed you. You were such a sweet girl and such a good friend to have at any age in life. God Bless, Diane and Brenda (Cooter)
Archie Pitsilides
October 24, 2008
To the Family of Betty:
How do I start to express what a true and wonderful friend Betty is in my life. From the first day I met Betty, I recognized her kindeness and our friendship continued for more than twenty years. While many of those years were spent miles away we reamined close in our distance. In between my visits back to Hampton, we would exchange calls ever so often to catch up on the Virginia friends and family news. Each time we spoke, it was like the miles did not seperate us. She loved to tell me about (and I loved to hear it) Ashleigh, Dakota, and Brandt or about the neighbor's or friend's baby she just held in her arms and did not want to let go. Betty's passion for children and their lives never faltered and I believe this passion for ALL children is what made her such a rare find and best friend. We shared many happy times together and I will always cherish our friendship. Everyone who knew Betty knows how she loved all her family and friends with true comapssion and respect and for that reason she will always remain "Betty B." to me.
Allen, Joleen, Stacey, Zach, & Tyler Flota
October 16, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty Beasley Rhodes
October 8, 2008
To the family of Betty, I had the pleasure of knowing Betty years ago as we went to school together . although we didn't stay in touch , i thought of her often over the years . I was so sorry to hear of her Passing . she was a Beautiful person inside And out . I Feel Blessed to have known her . May God Bless you all , Cathy my thoughts And prayers are with you .
Linda Kearney
October 8, 2008
Dear Ashleigh and family,
Just to let you know I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I am praying for you.
Vickie Prince
October 8, 2008
To Betty's Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Betty. I remember Betty as one of the sweetest people I had ever met back in school. I am so sorry we lost touch with each other. Please know that her family is in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless,
Vickie Creekmore Prince
Lisa Brandt
October 7, 2008
In remeberence of my aunt, I would like to share with everyone how very special she was. Anyone that new her, knows that and will always remember. During her last few weeks with her battle, I would talk to her about old times and laughs we shared...Even with all of her pain she still laughed, she was so strong. I pray that we may have more people like Betty in this world, and Thank the Lord to have had her in my life. I love you Betty!
Lisa Marie
June Mishoe-Aguilar
October 6, 2008
To Adrian, Sallie & family:
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your beloved sister. It has been many years since I have seen her, but I have not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
-June Mishoe Aguilar, Lake Gaston, NC
October 6, 2008
Jacob Palalay
October 6, 2008
Mr. Parker, Ashleigh, Brandt and Dakota,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to all four of you. What a loving and caring woman your wife and mother was. I too will miss her, and I hurt to see your family hurting. I am praying for you all in this time of struggle.
Peyton Ellenor
October 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darleen Jones
October 6, 2008
To the family of Betty,
Just know that you are all in my prayers. I know that Jane and Jerry will be there for you and that you have friends at Parkview Baptist Church. She was on our prayer list and we prayed for her by name on Wednesday nights.
Lorri Kitchens
October 6, 2008
Jeff & Family,
Please know that we are here for you no matter what you need. We didn't have the pleasure of knowing Betty before she became sick, but we will always remember her strong will and smiling face. She never let us know she was in pain or having a bad day when she came out to watch Dakota play ball. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Love to you, Dakota, Brandt and Ashleigh!
Lance, Lorri, Ashleigh & Gavin
The Corbett Family
October 6, 2008
Jeff & Dakota,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
We played for you Ms. Betty! Love, Gavin
October 6, 2008
We ALL send our love and support to our team mate Dakota! BCLL Major Yankees BCLL Major Tigers
October 6, 2008
Jane and Jerry Parker
October 6, 2008
All of Betty's Loved Ones,
Our hearts are breaking for all the people that Betty loved so much. None of us wanted her to have to continue the struggle she was having to live; however, none of us wanted to let her go. Even though she was ill, she was there for the boys to go to after school to share their days. Everyone who knew her will always remember her with pleasant thoughts, especially the children who crossed her path. Even though we will miss her, she is experiencing a place more wonderful than anything our imagination can dream of. Love Jane and Jerry
Duane Lassiter
October 6, 2008
Jeff and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Duane Lassiter & family
Lisa Haggerty
October 6, 2008
Adrian,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.We are so sorry for your loss but we know your sister is in a much better place.Always remember the good times you shared.
Lisa,Richina,and Sarah
Delilah Abbott Massarotti
October 5, 2008
Jeff and family,
I am so so sorry about the loss of such a sweet and special person as Betty, her smile and laugh will be greatly missed.
Love,
Dee
Gloria Overby
October 5, 2008
Aunt Gladys and Family,
It is so sad that Betty was taken at such a young age. Each of you have wonderful memories of
her. Memories are made for a life time. All of you
are in my thoughts and prayers.
(Cousin) Gloria Overby
Tom and Ann Dunn
October 5, 2008
Dear Jeff, Brandt and Dakota,
We are so sorry to read of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed.
Pat Coffey
October 5, 2008
Dear Ashleigh,
I am so sorry about the lost of your Mom. I know from experience of the pain and lost you feel at this time after having lost both of my parents and sister when I was 15. Put your heart, faith and trust in the Lord during this time and let Him be your comfort and guide and strength. I will be praying for you and if I can do anything to help let me know.
In Christ,
Mrs. Coffey
Jan & Dean Smith
October 5, 2008
Jeff,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time. Betty will be missed by all. Time will ease you pain but you will always remember the good times.
Sharon Barr
October 5, 2008
It is so hard to find the right words, but please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. All of my memories of Betty and Sindee together are so great. She was such a wonderful person and I feel so lucky to have known her.
Sharon Schmidt Barr
Nancy Webb
October 5, 2008
Betty has been in our family's lives since she & Sindee became friends in the 4th grade. They loved and respected each other and continued to be a part of each other's lives as wives and Moms. Betty was a kind, beautiful soul. All through her life she was just being herself, and that was the gift that endeared her to all who knew her. My thoughts are with her family ,and they and she will continue to be in my prayers.. Sincerely, Nancy Webb, Sindee's Mom
ellen smith
October 5, 2008
Dear Adrian and Sallie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Betty, What a shock, She was a great girl and will be remembered by me and anyone else that ever knew her. I remember the Wester Sizzlin Days and
they were all good memeories, please let me know if there is anything I can do.]
]Love Ellen (Duncan) Smith
Sindee "Schmidt" Austin
October 5, 2008
I could have never wished for a better, "best" friend (and family) to grow up with. Having had my dear friend, Betty for the last 38 years was such an adventure. I feel lost without her, but I have so many wonderful memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. No more pain, Bet.
Thank you for being such a wonderful family and know that I am thinking of each and every one of you in this difficult time.
Love, Schmidt
robert n carla willoughby
October 5, 2008
To the family n all, i met this sweet lady by means of her husbands brother jay a few years ago, she was a very sweethearted lady n i always enjoyed talkin to her when she was at his mom n dads house , she will be missed by all n cherished by many that come to know her n this great life she had, hugzzz from my family to urs n this time of loss, from robert n carla willoughby
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