Daphaney McCanna Parker

Born on March 16, 1941 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John L. McCanna and Dolly P. McCanna.

She worked for GE/Ericsson for over 38 years as a Radio Fabrication Specialist prior to her retirement. She was the Queen of Solitaire and also enjoyed Word Find puzzles. She loved to travel, especially to Gatlinburg, TN and Niagara Falls, NY and enjoyed camping at Buggs Island Lake. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church and especially enjoyed being with the women’s group and being part of the group that provided meals and presents for different occasions at the Shenandoah home. She was famous for having her own sayings, which her family referred to as “Daphaney-isms”.

Most important, Daphaney was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She became a wife and mother at a young age and often said her family grew up together. She also often said that “Jimmy robbed the cradle”. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and loved being a family.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, James “Jimmy” C. Parker, Jr.; her children, Bonnie McKee (Mike), Ricky Parker (Sandra), Ray Parker (Joe) and Jim Parker (Tamara); grandchildren, Brooke Moss (Carter), Blake McKee (Bailey), Jason Parker (Danielle) and Jenna Parker; great-grandchild, Aidan Parker; honorary grandchildren, Robert “Tator” Parker and Chelsea Mills; two brothers, Robert McCanna and Clarence McCanna and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very special fur-baby and kitty companion, Freddie.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be conducted on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Christian Church with Rev. Coretha Loughridge officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in her name are asked to consider The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Fairview Christian Church, 2701 Campbell Ave,

Lynchburg VA 24501.