Dorothy Florence Parker

Dorothy Parker, 73, of Gays Mills, died Sunday, May 24, 2015. Florence Parker, 73, of Gays Mills, formerly of Pleasant Hill, NC went to her home in heaven Sunday, May 24,2015 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born April 26, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital in Lenardtown, MD. The daughter of Walter & Dorothy Saunders of Chapitco, MD. She was united to Vernon Harold Parker Aug. 5,1968, he preceded her in death July 20,2002. She graduated from Richmond Professional Institute May 1964. Later in life she went on to get her nursing degree as an RN. She retired in 2003 from Odom Correctional Institute of Jackson, NC. Her passion was family and making quilts for family especially grandchildren, great and great great granchildren. She enjoyed reading, church and her cat 'mango'. She is survived by her children: Only Daughter Vera (Donald) Stussy Soldiers Grove,WI; Alan (Susan) Parker, Holyrood,KS; Bruce(Teresa) Parker,Pleasant Hill, NC; Ray Parker, Willcox, AZ; Victor (Carol) Kelly, Fort Meade,FL; 11 Granchildren;14 great children; 1 great grandchild Brother Walter 'Bo' (Susanne) Saunders Takoma, MD; Alot of Nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons: Walter & Daniel Parker; Grandson, Brent Ewing; Great grandson, Jeffery; Sister, Elizabeth (McWilliams) Berenson; brothers: Fredrick J , Charles R , Thomas G Mc Williams. Family gathering will be held at a later date. She will be buried in Pleasant Hill, NC by her husband and son Walter at a later date.