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Monique Parkin Obituary
Monique Kathleen Parkin, 26, of Wilmington, NC, died Monday, January 2, 2012.
She was born in South Africa on January 2, 1986, daughter of Karen Allway Parkin and Simon Parkin.
Monique was a 2004 graduate of Emsley A. Laney High School and attended Cape Fear Community College. She had been employed with Apple Annie's Bake Shop for ten years and had also worked at Wilmington's Best Rentals. Monique was a member of The Crest Fitness Center, Wrightsville Beach. She was a loving, caring, and giving person, and one who always looked out for her friends and the "underdog." Monique was an animal lover and quite the shoe diva. She loved children and tutoring. Monique was a godmother to a beautiful baby girl, Rylan. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends whose lives she touched along her way.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her sister, Dr. Natalie-Anne Reinhart and husband, Michael of Wilmington; her brother, Grant Joseph Parkin of Wilmington; maternal grandmother, Patricia Courtney and maternal grandfather, George Allway, both of South Africa; an aunt, Clare Parkin and a cousin, Rebecca Parkin both of the United Kingdom; family friends, Christine Longordo and Cheryl Popovec and husband, Jerry; and her pseudo-grandparents, Jeep and Barbara Stapleton.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road, Wilmington.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan Barfield officiating. If attending the service, please wear something pink in her honor.
Memorial gifts may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1015 Ashes Drive, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC, 28405. (910) 509-9793.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Tony Curiale
January 2, 2023
I can't believe it's been 10 years. You were such a joy to talk to every Sunday at Apple Annie's on my bread run. You really are missed. You truly were one of the good ones
Lauren
September 30, 2012
Rest in peace xo
lytrisha holden
February 9, 2012
your beauty and sweetness will be missed
Allison G
January 28, 2012
I will always remember how you helped me get through middle school, I will not let them get me down!
amber martin
January 28, 2012
you are in my heart always; there's not a day that goes by that i don't think of you. i love you sooo much sweetie.
R.I.P beautiful
Baylea Hasbargen
January 26, 2012
I love you dearly, I think about you daily. Xoxo baby girl.
Anthony Cicchetto
January 25, 2012
Karen on behalf of the Cicchetto family i would like to offer our condolences for your lose. No mother should ever have to bury hey child.For the brief time i knew Monique i could tell she was a shining star in her own right.She will be missed by all who had known her.
Elizabeth Mccausley
January 25, 2012
RIP Monique!!!
Tony C
January 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Monique through FB and Apple Annie's. She always had on a smile and was friendly when I'd come in for my bakery items. She had an awesome smile and loving heart. She will be missed and my visits to Apple Annie will never be the same. RIP Monique, you were loved by many!! You will be missed dearly!!
Tony C
January 16, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Monique through FB and Apple Annie's. She always had on a smile and was friendly when I'd come in for my bakery items. She had an awesome smile and loving heart. She will be missed and my visits to Apple Annie will never be the same. RIP Monique, you were loved by many!! You will be missed dearly!!
Debbie Allen
January 11, 2012
Dear Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christo and Alida Liebenberg
January 10, 2012
Dear Karen, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help or assist you with.
carl sigmon
January 10, 2012
I didnt realize that this had all happened till after the fact this hit my heart very dearly and she was a good friend of mine for years. She will deff be missed and had a prescense about her that was amazing. If anyone an fill me in on what happened or let me know please email me at [email protected] again god bless you and your family monique i will miss you more than words can explain!!!!!!!!
Cookie Armstrong
January 9, 2012
I met Monique for the first time at Sherron's Birthday party in December. We spoke about a number of subjects (movies, real estate, Apple Annie's) and I was so impressed by what a beautiful young woman she was, both inside and out. It was also obvious that she loved both her parents very much. I'm so happy that I got the opportunity to meet her. I am so sorry for your loss, and for the many others who I'm sure loved her too.
January 8, 2012
Dear Lord, take her by the hand and lead her to eternal peace. May your spirit fly free little one.
Vicki Allway
January 8, 2012
Dear Lord, take her by the hand and lead her to eternal peace. May your spirit fly free little one.
Judie & Charlie Goldman
January 7, 2012
Dear Karen, there is nothing one can say to ease the pain you feel in your heart over the loss of your daughter. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
shawn good
January 6, 2012
Karen, Natalie, and family,
The girls and I are so sorry to hear about Monique. She was such a beautiful girl with a spark every time I saw her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love,
Shawn Good, Bri, Hope, and Alex
Emily Calder
January 5, 2012
Monique was singlehandedly the most vivacious person I have ever had the joy of meeting. She entered my life when I began working at Apple Annie's when I was just sixteen, and she really took me under her wing. Her charming smile and deep, genuine laugh had every customer who walked through the door wrapped around her finger, but moreover these qualities she possessed infected those with whom she worked. I may not still be behind the counter at the bakery, but I am certain that her memory will continue to give the place a certain charm. She is missed, cherished, and loved forever.
Brett & Lindsay Adams
January 5, 2012
We cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Do know that Monique's vivacious spirit will be remembered by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys in this time of sorrow.
Gayle Bordeaux
January 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Monique was a student of mine at Laney and was always so sweet and caring. I saw her just about every day and have such fond memories of her. I cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing. I pray that over time you will find comfort and know that the Lord is with you and Monique always.
Crystal Marallo
January 5, 2012
Monique you were a dear friend to me i will miss you more than anything? my heart and prayers go to your family? may your love live on? gone but never forgotten?
Sue Waller
January 5, 2012
Karen, my thoughts are with you and I wish I could say something to ease your pain. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolence to you and your family. Sue Waller
January 5, 2012
Dearest Grand daughter you are now at rest and peace with Great nanny and Pops where they have been waiting for you.Dont forget my darling girl to let Pops protect you when you need it.Be happy love you lots I still have all your letters here in South Africa so will be close love Nanny.
Jeff Cunningham
January 5, 2012
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could say something to ease the pain, but I know nothing of this magnitude to say. All I can do is to let you know how special you are and you create so much joy in peoples lives and are cherished by many. I am here if you need me ! love and prayers to you and your family.
Mary Goodwin
January 5, 2012
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.
Karen, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
K.J.
January 5, 2012
Nique
R.I.P my beautiful cousin. Love you lots.
Auntie Rita
January 5, 2012
Nique
You will always be little Nique that I loved so much and you had a special place in my heart.Memories are flooding back of when you were just a child. Your beautiful smile, the way you and K.J. looked alike. Some teachers at St. Catherines convent even thought you were brother and sister. You and K.J. going through your bottle and dummy days. (Funny how we always were looking for the dummies). Then came the day you left for America. That day at the Airport I thought was the worst day of my life, I sobbed like a baby at the thought that you were leaving. This is memories that I will always treasure.Love you so much.
R.I.P my little Nique. xxx
K.J.
January 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this heartbreaking time.There is nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I want you to know that I'm thinking of you. My deepest condolences.
Malcolm, Rita & Boys
January 5, 2012
Karen,Simon,Natalie and Grant although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Although it is difficult to see beyond the sorrow may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Ashley Garner
January 4, 2012
Karen, all of your co-workers, peers, WRAR members and WRAR Directors send the deepest condolences to you and your family. We will pray for you all to have strength and peace. We love you.
Vicki Foster
January 4, 2012
Gods peace be with you and the loved ones you left behind,
Pete Spirakis
January 4, 2012
Karen my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May god bless you and your family.
Pete Vinal & Donna Baker
January 4, 2012
Karen, Pete and I are so sadden for the loss of your daughter. I can't imagine the heartbreak you are all feeling.. Our prays are with you and if you need anything please let us know .
Sade Barnes
January 4, 2012
I will always remember ur beautiful smile as we would sing on the back of the bus while attending Wrightsboro....it's hard to believe that you're gone now but I will always cherish those memories that I shared with you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time...
Pete Vinal & Donna Baker
January 4, 2012
karen , Pete and I are so sadden to hear this news. Reading all that has been she truly was and is a angel in gods kingdom. pete and i have you and your family in our prays.
January 4, 2012
Words cannot express how I felt when I heard of Moniques passing, I am so privileged to have been part of her life, a beautiful person has been taken away from our lives. May you rest in peace Monique, you will be missed by all I have some lovely memories of us together which I will keep in my heart. God bless. Love you x Josie Gray UK
January 4, 2012
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Lisa and Henry Silks
Donna Barlow
January 4, 2012
I am so sorry to hear this news.
God Bless xxxx
sean fen
January 4, 2012
You will always be remembered as the sweetest person I have ever had the pleasure to be around. U made everyone better....
Jenni Hoyt
January 4, 2012
I find it very difficult to put into words that can express the sympathy I have in my heart. Please accept my heart felt sympathies in your time of sorrow. I am thinking of you all during this difficult time in your life. May the love of those around you give you comfort and strength to help you through the difficult days ahead. Lean on your friends and family for strength and always remember how much you are cared about. You all are in my prayers. God Bless.
January 4, 2012
Grant,
I was so sorry to hear of Monique's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
God bless you and your family.
Lynn Rabon
Pat Dempsey
January 4, 2012
Monique, You made a huge difference in my life and the lives of countless others. Your smile alone brought light to the dark. I'm glad I was a part of your life and it was a pleasure to have shared a part of mine with you. I miss you so much, love.
Pam Wooddell
January 4, 2012
I am so sorry.
Alice Wasner
January 4, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Monique was a very giving person and she will be missed greatly.
Gina Pittman
January 4, 2012
Monique always had something positive to say! Her gorgeous smile will remain with me forever!
Diana Johns
January 4, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Bailey
January 4, 2012
So sorry and so unbelievable-My prayers and thoughts to all of you. Memories will always remain. Cherish them !
Hugh & Steve
January 4, 2012
Dear Karen,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on the loss of your daughter. We had the opportunity to meet and talk with Monique at the office last year. She was a lovely young lady and we know you will miss her immensely.
Lynda Rutherford
January 4, 2012
My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Monique was my "office helper" when she attended school at Trask.She always had a smile on her face and was a wonderful young lady.
kathleen canizaro
January 4, 2012
Heaven got an angel too soon. Monique will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Ashley Behnken
January 4, 2012
karen and simon, i am so sorry for this loss. unfortunatly thats all i could come up with. yesterday morning a friend called me crying to share the news, and i have been so upset since. Mo and i kept in little touch since i moved, but im more then grateful that she and i survived college together, and she taught me more about life through her wild crazy laughter. god bless!
krystal adams
January 4, 2012
My prayers and strength go out to the Parkins family for there loss.
Korleen Baker
January 4, 2012
A smile that lit up every room and a heart as large as the moon....so many things I never got to say..... my heart and prayers go out to your family...I wish things had been different..I will never forget your smile or the many good memories..I hope that your finally at peace
Steve & Eileen Simon
January 4, 2012
Karen and family: We are so sad for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Barbara Summerlin
January 4, 2012
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. I love you...
Linda Mehner
January 4, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
paula horton
January 4, 2012
Monique,you were a bright shining star,beautiful inside and out! I am so saddened by this,you have touched so many lives on earth,may god hold you in his arms and allow you to continue your journey, you will be greatly missed,you are loved! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone, especially to you Karen, as a mother this is the most difficult of times, my heart breaks for you and your family! God Bless you, and keep you! My deepest sympathy goes out to you........
Dawn Trail
January 4, 2012
RIP Monique......
Rita Canty
January 4, 2012
O, my darling Monique, my shoe DIVA, missing you so much right now. I don't know how or really what to say. Oh the times we had, the laughs, the sharing of were to buy shoes and so much more. Your sweet comments on FB, all that and more will be miss. Even though we, especially me, would like to be selfish and keep you here, God needed you so much more. Your mom, dad, Nat and Grant is really missing you much, but understands that you are watching over them, as well as the rest of us. Enjoy the highest place above and see you again in the best life any of us can have. Love you "My Shoe DIVA" and hope there is a lot of shoes up there for you to dance in.
Michelle Depland Carpenter
January 4, 2012
I was so very sadden and shocked to see this sad news. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I pray that your healing will begin soon. With deepest sympathy, Michelle.
Gena Winstead
January 4, 2012
Karen and Simon: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Monique. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy Spicuzza
January 4, 2012
"No bond is as great as that between a parent and child"
My deepest condolences, love and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can ever do anything to help you at any time.
Carolyn Dunwell
January 4, 2012
I just can't imagine losing a child. May God bless you all in this most difficult time.
Carolyn Dunwell
CB Sea Coast Realty
Karen Leonard
January 4, 2012
My Prayers are with you Karen! Monique was a beautiful person and she will be truly missed. Rest in Peace now Monique you are with the Angels.
Linda Root
January 4, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Jacqui Mackilligan
January 4, 2012
Dear Karen, Simon, Natalie and Grant, there are no words to express the sadness we feel for the loss of Monique. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a beautiful girl who has found peace and you will always have 26 years of memories to treasure. With all our love Jacqui, Gordon, Leanne and Ashleigh
STEPHANIE BERRY
January 4, 2012
RIP MONIQUE X
Vishak Das
January 4, 2012
My Dearest 'Nique,
this little message will fail to completely put together how much we will miss you. You became a part of the mortar that built our children and we looked forward eagerly to your time with us. Your sweetness and smiling face will be missed beyond words, we will always keep your memory alive and remember the beautiful ever present spark in your eyes and the grace and beauty you added to the room when you were there.
Love
Evan,Lila,Riley
Tracy and Vishak
Sunny Boone
January 4, 2012
Words are not sufficient to give voice to what you are feeling. Know that the One in Whose arms Monique now rests hears your anguished cries and sees your innumerable tears. May you know His comfort and may He give you grace to walk through this.
randi monks
January 4, 2012
I am praying for the whole family. I know monique is a angel because she def was an angel here. She is sooo beautiful and sweet. I love her n whole family and know I am praying for you guys. God is with you all every step , he will never leave you. I love you all and God loves you all and will comfort you.
Doris Finn
January 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this unexplainable time. Love and memories will carry you through.
Doris and Marcee
Samantha Brunt
January 4, 2012
To think we played together all those years back I'd never thought this time would come, but your free now and god needed you more than us but know that you are in everyone's thought and truly loved. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye so I'll do it now goodbye Monique you have touched everyone near and far, we grew so close and you reminded me of 'me' in some ways I enjoyed the time of getting to know you again and forever you will be in my heart. Miss you more than you know. xoxoxo
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Place them in her arms and tell her they're from me.
Hilary Holder
January 4, 2012
RIP Monique :'(
Karen Parkin
January 4, 2012
Darling Nique,
I know you are now free as a bird to continue your journey and smiling down and saying, mum, dad, Nat, Grant, it's okay I'm warm and secure and Pops is filled with happiness to see me.
We miss you bab more than I can say, you have left a huge hole in my heart. I'm so proud to have called you my daughter, you touched so many lives, more than you would even imagine.
I love you xxxxxxx mum
January 4, 2012
RIP Monique xx
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