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Cassie PARKER Obituary
Cassie Thurman Parker, 97, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Guggenheimer Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Clark Parker.
Born July 5, 1911, in Gladys, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Howard and Nellie May Hundley Thurman Taylor. Mrs. Parker was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a devoted member of The Church of God.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Garnett Gilbert Parker; a grandson, Thomas Garnett Parker; three brothers; and one sister.
Mrs. Parker is survived by two daughters, Elsie Franklin of Madison Heights and Shirley Apperson and husband, Walter, of Lynchburg; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2009, at Whitten Park Avenue Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Anders and the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the funeral home.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Church of God, 777 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whitt
enfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Park Avenue Chapel, is serving the family.
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Gail Mitchell Thomas
May 31, 2024
Fondly remembering Aunt Cassie, as well as cousins Elsie and Shirley.
Gail Mitchell Thomas
June 10, 2009
Shirley and Elsie,
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Cassie's passing. May you and your families take comfort in knowing how she will live for ever in all our hearts.
Marcus Mitchell
June 8, 2009
Sorry to hear about Grandma,She was one awesome lady!I know she's glad to be in Heaven, as she ,was a great woman of God!
Wendy Waldeck
June 8, 2009
I am sorry to hear about another relative's death. I did not know Ms. Parker but my aunt Viola Thurman Burnette knew her. My grandfather, John Thomas Thurman, of Gladys, VA, was Ms. Parker's father's (Leslie) brother. You may call me anytime. I am working on our Thurman family tree.
Mildred Mitchell
June 7, 2009
I am sorry for you loss. I will not be able to make it due to my failing heath but I will be thinking of your family.
Vickie Karnes
June 7, 2009
I am Aunt Cassies niece Bill Mitchell was my father. I am sorry for you loss she was one of a kind very special. I have childhood memories of her home as a child. I know she will be missed. Love, Vickie
Brandy Thurman Lane
June 6, 2009
I am sorry for the loss. Cassie was the sister of my late Grandfather Claude Arnold Thurman. I don't know alot about Grandpa's syblings, just what I found on Rootsweb.com, I know she will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. May God Bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Ann Apperson
June 6, 2009
Dear Shirley,
I'm so sorry to learn of your Mother's death but she had a long life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. David and Dottie are away for the weekend but I'll let them know when they get home.
Much love,
Ann
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