Bertha B. Parker

Bertha B. Parker NORFOLK - Bertha Brimmage Parker, 88, of the 6400 block of Knox Road, graduated from this life Feb. 25, 2009, to be with her Lord. She was promoted from earth to glory. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Floyd L. Parker Sr.; son, Alan A. Parker Sr.; and her mother, Minnie Perry. Bertha was born in Norfolk and educated in the Norfolk public schools. Later, she received a certificate of completion of Christian education from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Va. She accepted Christ as her personal savior as a young woman. After marrying her beloved husband, she joined Oakwood Church of Christ Disciples where she faithfully served for more than 60 years. She was president of the senior choir, member of the mother's board, deaconess, floral club and a willing worker. She was the first lady of Solid Rock Church of Christ Disciples where her husband pastored for many years. Her love and devotion to Jesus Christ kept her doing something for others all of her life. She is survived by six children, Floyd L. Parker Sr. (Beulah), Joyce Arrington, Kenneth L. Parker Sr. (Sheila), Calvin B. Parker Sr. (Kathy), Barbara J. Redman (Andrew), Luke E. Parker (Valerie); 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Oakwood Chapel Church of Christ Disciples, 982 Avenue E, Norfolk. Dr. Earl J. Eaddy Sr. will officiate. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.