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Shelia Parker Obituary

Shelia S. Parker NORFOLK - Shelia S. Parker, 61, of the 900 block of Tifton St., went to join the Lord Aug. 16, 2009. She passed in her residence. She was born in Columbia, N.C., to the late Catherine and William David Spruill. She was educated in the Terrell County educational system. She attended Elizabeth City University, Tidewater Community College and The United Christian College. She taught in the Norfolk public school system for 13 years, after which she retired to manage K&S Home Rentals, and assist in the rearing of her grandchildren. She is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, the Rev. Kenneth Lee Parker Sr.; five children, Theresa Parker, Chella Parker, Kenneth Sr. (Katrina) Parker, Cherrita Parker and Keith Parker (Natalie), all of Norfolk; two sisters, Carolyn (Carl) Liverman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mary Alice (William) Wheeler of Portschester, N.Y.; one brother, Quincy (Elizabeth) Spruill of Richmond, Va.; along with a host of relatives and friends. The homegoing service will be held at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, 1057 Kennedy St., Norfolk, at 11 a.m., with Dr. A. Ray Rouson presiding. Burial will be held in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery. The remains will be ready for viewing today, Aug. 20, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The family will assemble at 10 a.m. in the residence for the procession. Carlos A. Howard Funeral Homes Chapel, Norfolk, is in charge. www.carlosahowardfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 20, 2009.

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August 22, 2009

To the Parker Family~ May God continue to bless & keep each & everyone of you in these difficult times....sorry I was not there to celebrate a life that gave us all so much love, joy, & laughter...Sister Parker will be truly missed...

Sis Jones & Sabrena

Loretta Monroe

August 22, 2009

May God bless you and your families. Sis. Shelia held a dear place in my heart. I loved her dearly and thought of her often even though it had been a while since I saw her last. She was a true woman of God, a Godly example of a wife, mother and friend. A true prayer warrior if there was ever one. I think back to the first time I had the joy of meeting her and Sis. Carmen at the alter of Jerusalem UHC. They changed my life forever. Sis. Shelia will be surely missed from this world.

Gracie Brickhouse-Jordan

August 21, 2009

Greetings Family,
I am one of the Brickhouses from Columbia who went to school and was a friend of Shelia's. I had not seen her since graduation but do recall her being a great friend in whom I lost contact. May our Heavenly Father continue to comfort you and bring you peace in a difficult time. Continue to lean on His everlasting arm knowing that she is with Him and you will see her again. Shelia was very much loved by my whole family.

August 21, 2009

May God Bless you and your families and love ones in the passing of Mrs. Shelia Parker. A wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, an aunt, and a friend. May God keep His loving arms, and Angels around all of you in your grief and sorrow. In Jesus Name. Earlene and Ethelle Fenner of Bronx New York.

Connie Butts

August 21, 2009

To Cherrita and Family, May the memories of your mother sustain you through this time of bereavement and may God's love help you all to endure this time. With sincerest sympathy. The Butts Family

Phyllis Gibbs

August 21, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary (Woodard) Brown & family

August 20, 2009

May God continues to bless and take care of the both of you(Carolyn & Quincy). I am so greatful to God that I did talk to Shelia the day before we buried our father. She wanted to come to the funeral, but she had to do chemo and could not make it. She is in a better place now. I pray that God will continue to bless all her family.

Thomasine Dawson-Parker

August 20, 2009

To the Parker Family:

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement...My the God of Comfort and Tender Mercies keep you.

Charlotte Slaughter (Howard)

August 20, 2009

My sincere heartfelt condolences to the Parker family in this difficult time of bereavement. May God's grace and the goodwill from all of the many people touched by Sheila's kindness give you solace.

Marjorie (Woodard) Jolly

August 20, 2009

Carolyn/Quincy and Family,

May the love of GOD strengthen you and give you peace as you mourn our love one.

(Cousin) Marjorie and Family

Marsha Williams

August 20, 2009

To Chella and the Family,

May the God of hope give each of you peace for your soul and rest for your heart during this time of sorrow.

August 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melia Woodard

August 20, 2009

My condolences to you all in your time of bereavement. May God's grace, love and tender mercy comfort you.

Melia Woodard and Family (cousin)

August 20, 2009

To Quincy and Carolyn and to the family.
May God comfort each of you at this time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your cousin Brenda Brooks

Yvonne Davis

August 20, 2009

To:
The Family my heart and prayers are with you, may God continue to watch over you and keep his loving arms wrap around in your time of loss. From
Clifton and Yvonne Rhines

Erica Ellis

August 20, 2009

Teresa, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May you find comfort in the days to come remembering your mother in Love and Peace that she has found..... Just think, All is well now......

Dell Barnard-Smoot

August 20, 2009

May God continue to bless and srengthen you in your time of sorrow. May all the wonderful memories of this awesome wife, mother, grandmother, friend and women of God comfort you.

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