On February 21, 2012, Rita R. Parker (Nee Rosso); beloved wife of the late Gerald C. Parker; devoted mother of Vernon J. Parker, Jr. and his wife Kathy and the late Gregory D. Parker; loving grandmother of Justin G. Parker and Emily M. Parker; dear sister of Gloria Ross and her brother in law Edwin DeFord, Sr. and the late Veronica DeFord and Patricia Ross; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Road (at Forge Road) on Sunday from 1-3 pm at which time a memorial service will be held. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice-Hospice of Baltimore, 555 W. Towsontown Blvd, Towson, Maryland 21204. www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com