Pettersburg, Virginia
On Thursday Feb. 26, 2009, our dear mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, neighbor and friend, Greta Roslyn Parham, of 10309 Colemans Lake Road, Ford, Va., departed this life at the Thomas Palliative Care Unit, Massey Cancer Center, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Greta will be remembered and missed by all that were fortunate enough to know her. We will remember her love of and zest for living, learning and life. We will remember her exactness in deed, speech, manner and appearance. We will remember her love of her family, her friends, her church, her travel, and her community. These are only a few of our "Favorite Things" to remember about Greta Roslyn Parham.
Born on Jan. 3, 1966, in Petersburg, Va., to the late Bert Parham Jr. and Catherine M. Parham of Ford, Va., Greta was indeed a gentlewoman who showered gracious kindness and high culture to all of those lives she touched. Greta pursued a career in nursing because of her love and compassion for people. Greta was a graduate of the Dinwiddie school system, and the Petersburg School of Nursing, and a certified phlebotomy technician. Greta also was a diligent and devoted employee of the Southside Virginia Training Center.
Greta joined Mount Poole Baptist Church at an early age, and remained active until her health declined. She was a member of the Sunday School, Youth Choir, Hospitality Committee, Mass Choir, the Young Adult Fellowship, and a youth advisor.
She leaves to celebrate her life a beloved son, Christopher James Parham of Ford; a loving and devoted mother, Catherine M. Parham of Ford; six brothers, Stefan Mayfield (Julia) of Dinwiddie, Carl Parham (Cynthia) of Petersburg, Tracy Parham of Richmond, Malcolm Parham of Ford, Bert Parham III of Petersburg, Ronald Parham (Elizabeth) of Chesterfield; two sisters, among them her devoted and loving sister, Terry Parham of Ford, Shirley Wyche (Stander) of Disputanta; nine aunts to include her two devoted and loving aunts, Sarah M. Hines (Nathaniel) of Chesterfield, and Fannie P. Hamilton (MSG Ret. Raymond) of Petersburg, Elnora Rollins, Otelia Evans, Louise Mayfield, Julia Mayfield, all of Chesterfield, Mattie P. Bell, Nannie P. Bonner of Petersburg, and Rose Parham of Chesterfield; uncles, Charles Parham of Petersburg, Edward Parham (Gloria) of Joilet, III, and Samuel Parham (Francis) of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a host of many, many, many, devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at the Mt. Poole Baptist Church, Ford, Va., with the Rev. Stephen W. Pugh, pastor, officiating. The internment will follow at the Mount Poole Baptist Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends at the residence and may be contacted by calling (804)-265-8219.
Final arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney. (804)-478-4411.
To the Parham family my heart goes out to you. I was shock and sadnee went I saw Greta at church so sick but determent to worship the Lord.I remember her went she was growing up with my son, so activity in church and always with a smile on her face.I know she is in the hand of the Lord. Our prayer are with you in this time of sorrow.
Diane,Butch,Orlando White
March 20, 2009 | Ford, VA
I pray that the family is able to find comfort during this difficult time. May God continue to Bless each of you. (Class of '85)
Dana Harris-Sanders
March 11, 2009 | Colonial Heights, VA
To C J and the Parham Family, we were sadden to hear the loss of your mom and dear loved one. We"re asking God to fill your lonely hearts with His love, and fill your mind with thoughts of a joyous reunion in Heavven.
Mrs. Pegram and Students of Bus 84
March 06, 2009 | Church Road, VA
To the Parham family my thoughts are with you all during your time of the lost of your love one. Greta was a great person and co worker. She will be missed but she will always be remembered.
Joanne Alberico
March 04, 2009 | Dinwiddie, VA
To the entire Greta Parham family,
God bless you, as I am praying for the entire family.
Mary Johnson
March 03, 2009 | Richmond(Ford), VA
I have only known Greta for a short time and in that brief time I found her to be a dear and kind person, you have my deepest sympathy and I pray that her soul is now resting with the Lord. May god Bless each of you .
Joyce Neverson- Cole
March 03, 2009 | Disputanta, Va
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Natasha, Estelle Spratley & Raven-Simone
March 03, 2009 | VA
To The Parham Family,
You have my deepest condolences in the passing of your love one and our dear friend Greta. She will greatly be missed. I know that I will miss her. Before Greta got sick, she, CJ, Terry, Peaches, Chris, Jayden, and I set on the same pew together. Since the Parham girls have been under the weather, my pew hasn’t been the same. Now it will never be the same. Not only have you lost your love one, and myself a good friend; but Mt. Poole has lost a great and...
sharmonique burrow
March 02, 2009 | Wilsons, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Raymond, Monique & Shakalah Myler
March 02, 2009 | Petersburg, VA
