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Shirley Mae Parker

1945 - 2017

Shirley Mae Parker obituary, 1945-2017, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave

Hampton, Virginia

Shirley Parker Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Shirley Mae Parker, 71, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born in Yorktown, Virginia and was a resident of Williamsburg for 50 years. She graduated from James Weldon Johnson High School in Yorktown. Shirley was both a customer service and health and beauty associate with Farm Fresh and retired after 10 years of service. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in rest by her husband of 45 years, Carvin Parker, Sr., her parents, and several brothers and a sister. She is survived by her sons, Carvin Parker, Jr. and Cory Parker; daughter, Sherry Parker; grandchildren, Caiden, Mila, Christian, Haylee, Elijah, Karrena, Marquis and Kavon Parker, and Brittany Agnew; great-granddaughter, Kamiera Parker; sister, Virginia Lee Atkins; daughter-in-law, Latonya Parker; and best friend, Theresa Daniels. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 5, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Wilbur Johnson. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.

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Published by Daily Press on Apr. 2, 2017.

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Karrena Parker

May 13, 2017

Happy mothers day mama love and miss you so much love always sherry,karrena,marquis,kj and kamiera

kavon parker

April 15, 2017

I will all was love you grandmom

kavon parker

April 15, 2017

Happy anniversary' mama love sherry and kj. And happy easter

Crystal

April 7, 2017

Mrs. Parker was always someone I looked forward to seeing. I loved her stories and her laugh. You will be missed!!

Kristin Bertun

April 4, 2017

Rest peacefully now Mrs Parker. Thank you for being such an amazing woman and grandma to Elijah. Thank you for being who you were and always keeping it real. Thank you for all of the wisdom. Thank you for all the stories. Thank you for all the laughter and good times.Thank you for always treating me like a member of the family from day one and every day after that regardless. Thank you for the love. We will miss you like crazy ♡♡♡

April 3, 2017

Shirley Mae Parker, I want you to know I will miss you. You were like a mother and aunt to me. Thank you for the good laughs but most importantly thank you for being my mom best friend. She will truly miss the outings and talks the two of you had. Keep heaven alive with the sweet personality that you have. We all love you dearly! RIH Queen! I'll always be Dink Dink!

April 3, 2017

Sincere condolences to the Parker family for the loss of your loved one. May knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted provide you with peace and comfort during this difficult time. Isaiah 57:15

April 2, 2017

Love u with all my heart mama rest in peace love sherry .

Shirley, Tonya and Caiden (2011)

Tonya Parker

March 28, 2017

Tonya Parker

March 28, 2017

Mrs. Shirley had a personality that was one of a kind. She was a very sweet and kind hearted woman. I will miss her greatly. I pray that I never forget the sound of her voice. Rip Mrs. Shirley. I love you. May God bless your soul.

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