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Deborah Parker Obituary

Deborah W. Parker PORTSMOUTH - Deborah Williford Parker, 55, a graduate of Deep Creek High School, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Medina Parker. Survivors include her children, Tara Wilburn McNally and husband Thomas McNally, Brett Parker, Heather Parker Collier and husband Jason Collier, and Joshua Underwood; grandchildren, Reese Collier and Jude McNally; parents, Roger Williford and wife Joan Williford, Mary Ann Parsons and husband Harvey Parsons; sisters, Pamela Williford Gray and husband Doug Gray, Susan Anderson and husband Michael Anderson and Cindy LaMarca; brothers, Robin Harrell and wife Cindy Harrell, and Johnny Harrell; nieces, Victoria Gray, Olivia Gray, Tiffany Harrell, Tammy Petry, Brooke Moore, Lauren Harrell and Elise Harrell; and a nephew, Michael Curley. A graveside funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Portsmouth City Park's Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at Sturtevant Funeral Home in Portsmouth from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2011.

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Maribeth Prantera

February 2, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. My name is Maribeth Prantera. While searching for my good friend Tiffany Harrell online, this link had shown up. Tiffany was a very close friend of mine in Niagara Falls NY. I moved to Los Angeles & we lost touch. I am hoping that maybe this will reach her. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I do know she had a brother named Johnny & when reading this I believe this may be a way to find my friend. If anyone who reads this can pass it along to someone that may know Tiffany I believe she would be as greatful as I. Last thing I remember she was in Portsmouth or Chesapeake VA. My email address is: [email protected]. Once again I am very sorry for your loss. Maribeth Prantera

Brett Parker

January 31, 2011

I miss my mother very much, but I know she is with me all the time. Her voicemails always started with "Hey son! It's your mom!" She had a great sense of humor, and we laughed every time we were around each other. I know she is in heaven now with my dad smiling and laughing. I think about you all the time. Love Your Son, Brett

Judi Stanton Katz

January 24, 2011

Debbie and I were best friends growing up as kids and I'll always cherish those memories. Words cannot express my sadness. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.

Lou c Smith

January 20, 2011

To the Willford &Parsons family.Im so sorry for the loss of Debbie.My prayers are with you all. Willie, as Debbie called me.

Kathleen Moore Murray

January 18, 2011

Roger and Joaan you are in my thoughs and prayers at this difficult time.

Jo Ann Quick (Vaughan)

January 18, 2011

So sorry for your loss, I will miss her

Terri Goff

January 18, 2011

Debbie was a very special friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.

Eleanor Arnold

January 18, 2011

Roger and Joann my heart and prays are with you. Sorry I cannt be there with you. The lord will guide you thru your pain God bless Yal.

January 17, 2011

O ur deepest sympathies go out to Debbie's family. She will be missed.
Lynn and Beth Pieroni

Brooke Moore

January 17, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 17, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I will remember your family in prayer. Kaye Allen (daughter of Ted & Mary Clemons)

Michele Worley

January 16, 2011

Sorry to hear the loss of Debbie. I have not seen her since graduation from high school. Prayers go out to the family.

Marvin Saunders

January 16, 2011

My good friend.You and Terri were tied together at the hip.Gonna miss you.Sorry i didn't see you again before now.You're in a better place now.Prayers from Marvin and Denise Saunders to your family from us in Seattle Washington.

January 16, 2011

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I will always cherish the childhood memories made with Debbie.
Juanita Sawyer Kelley

Bobby & Miriam Pridgen

January 16, 2011

Ann &Harvey..
Please accept our deepest sympathy during
this time. I remember when Debbie & Pam
would come to Aunt Ett and Uncle Bain's
house in Conetoe when they were younger.
WE always looked forward to seeing them.
May God bless you and all of the family
and give you strength in the coming days.

keith collier

January 16, 2011

With Caring Sympathy at this difficult time to my Daughter in-law and your Family.May the comfort of Jesus touch your hearts.In Christian Love Keith collier and Family.

January 16, 2011

Sending love to the Williford family.
Carroll and Dalton Williford

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