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Whitney Parks Obituary
May 22, 1994 - May 10, 2021
Whitney Marie Cantrell Parks, 26, a devoted Registered Nurse and Morganton native, passed away tragically Monday, May 10, 2021.
She was born May 22, 1994, to her parents Johnny and Margie Cantrell.
Whitney obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and worked as the Director of Nursing at Magnolia Lane Nursing Home for several years. She recently started a new nursing opportunity in Wilkesboro. Her profession enabled her to reach and touch the lives of many people within the community.
Whitney was a member of the United House of Prayer Church. She loved God and enjoyed making memories with her friends and family. Her kindness, fun personality, laughter, and infectious smile will be missed by all of her family, friends, and colleagues.
Whitney was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend who was adored by all. Preceding Whitney in her death were her beloved son, baby Kendrick; maternal grandmother and grandfather, Virgil and Pearl Mullins; paternal great-grandfather, the Rev. John Robert Cantrell; and paternal grandparents, Ruby (Cantrell) Hall and Robert Francis.
She is survived by her mother and father, Johnny and Margie Cantrell; great-grandmother, Evangelist Naomi Logan Cantrell; sisters, Johnesha Cantrell, Britney Cantrell (twin) and Mariah Cantrell; brother, Jordan Cantrell; niece, nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The funeral services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, 413 Bouchelle St. in Morganton Sunday, May 16, with Minister LaTrese Lyerly presiding. The family will begin receiving friends and family at 2 p.m., and the celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family requests that all attendees comply with the applicable North Carolina Executive Order and the suggested guidance released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically, please do not attend the services if you or someone you have come in contact with has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days. Additionally, please be advised that to ensure the safety of family members and friends, masks are mandatory for attendance. We want everyone to have an opportunity to engage in the celebration of our beloved Whitney's life; however, due to the ongoing pandemic, we must ensure that we are exercising the appropriate precautions.
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for Whitney Parks
Katrina H. Avery
May 21, 2021
I taught Whitney at WPCC. She was a delight to have in class & that smile could light up any room she entered. So very sorry she has gone.
Edward Plyler
May 17, 2021
Prayers and condolences for the Cantrell family. I had the pleasure to work with Whitney in Long Term Care. I was impressed with her experience and her nursing background; and her commitment to employees and patients; she was very supportive of trying to make things better.
She will be missed in this earthly world .
I pray for peace for her.
Patsy Rogers
May 17, 2021
I want to say the only thing is I´m sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. The days ahead are hard . But , I was aleast blessed to no tragedy like you and I think it´s terrible, and we are praying. I know you will feel the prayers people are praying . My son I loss Jeff 51 too soon june2020.not Covid but Covid we felt the junk that came with it. God bless you all.
Julie Abernethy
May 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss beautiful girl will always remember her
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Teresa Newton
May 16, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family and friends.
Wallace and Peggy Chambers
May 16, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of Whitney. She always had a smile on her face. She will be truly missed. She touched so many people lives. Praying for your family.
Deneen Williams
May 16, 2021
I am praying for your strength in this time of need. My heart breaks for you but I know that she is in a beautiful place. She was a beautiful soul that will live in your heart until you meet again.
Kim Lipscomb
May 16, 2021
My condolences to the family. God Bless you.
Belinda
May 16, 2021
Such a beautiful young lady sorry to hear about her passing prayers to the family may the God Lord be by this Family side
Sierra Oates
May 16, 2021
Sending prayers and love you You were always smiling and so humble and loved by many
Lolita &Charles Armstrong
May 16, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Whitney! She was a beautiful soul and very caring she helped take care of my daddy "Joe Scott" before his passing . May God give you all peace and comfort and relay on the sweet memories of Whitney in the upcoming days weeks months and years . And May her twin Brittany shine beauty and grace for the both of them God bless all her mom and dad and family.
Cynthia miller
May 16, 2021
May god be with you at a time like this. I got to know Whitney for just a little while when she come to work with us .she is great nurse you could go to her and she really care. She is so special to us .she will be miss so much by me and all of us .we all love her.i am praying for the family .and may god be with you all at this hard time . remember Whitney touch so many life's and we love her.may god be with the family .
Vicky Sheppard
May 16, 2021
I hated to hear about this. Whitney was special very sweet. I worked with her at Magnolia and its the small things sometimes that she would do to make you know she appreciation . She was wonderful with the residents a very friendly fun loving person
Leslie Ervin
May 16, 2021
May God be with your family in times like these. Whitney was joy to around and great RN and Supervisor. Deepest sympathy from the Ervin family May bring peace in days ahead.
Brittany McElrath
May 16, 2021
I don´t even know what to say I´m completely lost of words but thank you for the wonderful times we had at Magnolia Lane thank you for always looking out for me thank you for loving me just bc that´s how your heart is setup you never judge me or anyone we laugh and cut up together I´m going miss that but not as much I´m going miss you love you Whit always and forever Rest In Paradise Sweet Lady
Becky Bridges
May 16, 2021
Whitney where do I began. You were an angel to everyone you came in contact with. You reassured everyone that everything will be ok. You made sure my Grandmother Anne Avery was well taking care of at Magnolia. I love you my sweet princess. And thank you for walking in my life and spreading your love in my heart.
Mariah Phillips
May 16, 2021
Whitney will be greatly missed. She´s one of the funniest people you will meet and always had a smile on her face. She had such a heart and passion for nursing. She was a great leader and such a beautiful person inside and out. I´m praying for all her family and friends during this time.
Cathy Hill
May 16, 2021
Deepest sympathies to family and friends of this extraordinary young lady. I thought the world of her and told everyone we hired at Magnolia Lane about her desire to succeed and all that she accomplished during the 9 years that I knew her. Sadness for her passing is enormous and genuinely felt by all who knew her. We are all praying for her family during this exceedingly difficult time.
Caleb Norman
May 14, 2021
Whitney gave me my first job. She was the kindest boss I could have asked for. She was always willing to help, and made it clear she cared about people. Im lucky to have known her
Tamara Maharaj
May 14, 2021
My prayers go out for all friends and family, my family was so sad to hear about her passing. She was truly a light of inspiration and will be missed by many. Asking God for strength, courage and comfort for you all.
Shannon Perez
May 14, 2021
She was a very special young lady had all her ducks in a roll smart ,beautiful,sweet .so sorry
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