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Linda J. Parker
1944 - 2006
Linda J. Parker
1944 - 2006
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BORN
1944
DIED
2006
Linda Parker Obituary
Linda was born February 3, 1944, the daughter of Dorothy Mae Bell and Elliott Nichols. She attended Lewis Business College in Detroit. She married John Parker on June 27, 1964, in Detroit.
Linda was baptized at an early age, and held church memberships at Calvary Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, and Progressive Baptist Church, Davenport, Iowa, and 2ND Baptist Church in Kewanee, Ill., for 14 years. She taught marriage workshops at Greater Antioch, was a 1st Vice-President of the Women's Auxiliary of the Wood River Baptist District Association, and corresponding secretary for Women's Auxiliary of the Baptist General State Convention of Illinois. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Davenport. Linda enjoyed knitting afghans, cooking and being with her grandchildren and family. Linda retired from Commonwealth Edison after working for 22 years.
She is survived by her husband, John; a daughter, Susan Parker, of Davenport, Iowa; sons and daughters-in-law, Reverend Jarrod and Sheila Parker, Rock Island, and Elder Corey and Tiffany Parker, of Davenport; grandchildren, Michael, Aaron, Jasmine, Stacia, Briana, Christopher, Erika, Angel, Alysse and Corey, Jr.; mother, Dorothy Nichols; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna and Jerry English and Carol MacArthur; brother, Clifford Nichols, all of Detroit; "Adopted Children," Diane Slaughter, Pat Davis, Tonya Harris, Tracia Barnes, Reece Morgan, Marty Bea, Irv Loyd and Reverend Marlon (Cassandra) Collins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, including Dr. Ida Johnson, Irene Philips, Cindy Haslam and Ola Angel; and Godchildren, Geovanti Slaughter and Kevin Haslam.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Elliott.
Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island, is in charge of arrangements.
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S & K Hale
August 10, 2006
To the Parker Family,
Our deepest smpathies in your time of grief. Just take comfort in knowing that she is in Heaven with Our Savior and that it will be a celebration when you meet again. Also take comfort in the life she lived, the love she shared, and the knowledge she bestowed upon you. God never puts more on us than we can bear.
May God continue to Bless.
Joann Tatum
August 9, 2006
Elder Corey Parker, Susan Parker and family we would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathy at the death of your mother. We pray that God will heal your broken heart and comfort you as only He can. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help.
Love and God Bless you.
The Tatum Family
Stephanie Benton-Steele
August 7, 2006
To the parker family, may God wrap you in his loving arms,and give you comfort in your loss of your love one. Keep him out front and you will be blesses. my prayers are with the families of mother Parker.
Nicholas McDowell
August 5, 2006
To the parker family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of mrs, parker. I am blessed to know her sons Corey and Jared. Corey played a big part in leading me back to christ and Jared was a big encouragement to me while in high school in the solutions program. Rev. John Parker and sis parker played a big role in my fathers life as well as being my dads basketball coach in high school. the family she has just shows how much of a virtous women she was. To the family, stay encouraged and much love. God bless
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John Border
August 5, 2006
To the Parker family I extend my sincere condolences. May you find peace.
Jeff Swanson
August 5, 2006
Parkers,
I was very sorry to read about the loss of your mother.
My thoughts are with you during this time, and I have always had a lot of respect for your family.
You should all be very proud of the job she did as a mother, as her children are all very thoughtful and kind people.
Best of luck during these tough times.
Shenetha Hannah Shipp
August 5, 2006
To the Parker family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate Linda's homegoing. I will forever cherish the fond memories I have of her and be grateful just to have known her. Knowing how she felt about me has left a lasting impression on my life. She's certainly something special! May God Strengthen you.
Cousin Dennis Mills
August 4, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bishop McArthur Anderson
August 4, 2006
Friday, August 4, 2006
The Pentecostal Church of God, 1234 Ripley Street, Davenport, IA, extends sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Linda J. Parker.
We encourage you to lift up your heads during this time of sadness and let the king of glory come in. He will comfort and strengthen you. In Psalm 28:7 David states: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped:
We will continue to pray for you.
Love,
Bishop McArthur Anderson, pastor
and the PCG Family
Dominica Clayvon
August 4, 2006
Rev. Parker and Family,
I am saddened for your lost, Ms. Parker will be dearly missed. We all grew up together at Progressive, in the choir, we have all gone our seperate ways doing God's work, but when one of us hurts, we all hurt.
May God give you strength during this time. God bless you all.
Love Dominica Clayvon & Family
BARRY&SANDRA Stokes
August 4, 2006
Our Deepwst Sympathy to the Parker family.
We will treasure the happy memories
of Linda,in our hearts.
James L Mitchell
August 4, 2006
To The Parker Family:
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Sis. Parker. We had such good times together. I use to see her at Eagles's on Locust Street and we would stand and talk for a while.
I would also see her at the various Church meetings on different occasions and she would always greet me with a smile and we would chat a while after service. It was a joy to be in her presence, and she always had a encouraging word. She will be truly missed in the Church Family and community.
Family you have my prayers. Continue to Lean on the Lord and he will carry you through.
Sincerely,
Elder James L. Mitchell of Harvest Time Family Worship Center of Davenport, Iowa. Apostle James E. Lee, Pastor
Houston Mills
August 3, 2006
To the family of Linda Parker:
My name is Houston Mills and I reside in Richton Pk,Il. I am a cousin of Peggy Mills Lewis. May
God continue to Bless You in your
time of bereavement.
Penny Mansfield and Wanda Tinsley
August 3, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy, John, Susan, Jerrod and Corey. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Penny & Wanda
Pam, Barry, and Peyton Smith
August 3, 2006
To the Parker Family - the Smith family extends our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lonnie Boyd & Family
August 3, 2006
Rev. John Parker & Family: Our prayers and thoughts go out to you during this time. Mrs. Linda will be missed... I'm so glad to have shared so many fond moments with her. She is truly an inspiration!
May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you all!
Peace & Love, Boyd & Beck Family (MN)
Sharon Christine Hines
August 2, 2006
To The Parker Family:
In this time of sorrow, JESUS knows all about your heartache, your pain and the tears that you shed. Try to reach beyond the break in your hearts and keep holding on to HIS Hand.
Ronald Mills
August 2, 2006
Johnny, you and your family have our deepest condolence. it is hard for me to realize that a wonderful person and friend has passed away. We were together in our youth and drifted apart in our younger years. Yet, I have fond memories of Linda as if they were yesterday. I remember the beautiful things about her, her soft quietness and sincerity. She will surely be missed. May our thoughts be with you and your family.
Your cousins,
Ronald and June Mills
Peggy Lewis (Mills)
August 2, 2006
Johnny and Family, Linda is resting safely in the arms of God. We will all see her again in our Father's Kingdom. May your memories of her remain in your hearts.
Love,Your cousins Peggy and Ike
Philip and Marilyn (Mills) Whitehead
August 2, 2006
As Linda takes her journey to the other side, may the memories of her good deeds continue here on earth. Our prayers and sympathy goes out to the PARKER family."GOD IS LOVE".
Alvin Bell
August 2, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Linda will truly be missed. We will treasure fond memories of her in our hearts.
Love,
Uncle Alvin, Aunt Sandra and cousins Leslie, Robert, Stacy
Charles & Terri(Guy) Walker
August 2, 2006
To the Parker Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
The Walker Family
Nedwra Scott
August 2, 2006
Rev. John Parker and Family:
My prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Mrs. Parker will be dearly missed. May God continue to bless you all: Susan, Jarrod, Corey I will be praying for you all. I have been knowing your family for a long time.
God Bless All of You!
Love Nedwra Everett-Scott & Family
Ruth Green
August 2, 2006
To the Family,
Linda was a very nice lady and served "The Lord" faithfully. We all know she will be greatly missed and is now on her way home.
Peace to each family member.
Ruth Green and family
Susy & Tad Birditt
August 2, 2006
Parker Family - (Aug2006)
The Birditt family express their sincere sympathy to your family.
Your family is in our prayers and we will continue to pray for the family in days to come.
A fond memory that I remember was filling candy bags for the Antioch children this past Easter at the church. Mrs. Parker was funny and a joy to work with. This is a memory I will never forget.
God Bless You All
Love,
The Birditt Family
Sharon T. Penn
August 2, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family and close friends of Linda J. Parker. My prayers are with all of you.
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