Penni D. PARKER

1955 - 2016

PARKER, Penni D. 61, of Springfield passed away peacefully in her husband's arms in the Soin Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1955 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Russell Sheller and Shirley (Riggle) Hatfield. She graduated from Triadelphia High School in 1973 and Pharmaceutical School at Ohio Valley Medical Center in 1975. Penni was Miss West Virginia in 1970 of baton twirling and won many trophies and competitions. She retired from Community Hospital and later went on and worked at Fersenius Dialysis Clinic. She loved her grandchildren and the love for her dogs. Penni enjoyed riding with her husband on his Harley. She gave joy and happiness to everyone and loved to dance and sing for her patients. Penni was a true angle and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Darrell "Mick" Parker; one son, Brad Parker of Springfield; two step-daughters, Melissa Snider and Lori (Preston) Montgomery both Houston, Texas; two sisters, Candi Biddle of Springfield and Patricia (Eric) Venis of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; one brother, Tim (Tonja) Sheller of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; three grandchildren, Brianna, Harlee and Hayden and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Sheller and one niece, Shauna Parker. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4-8 pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Moehn officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.