OBITUARY
Mildred H. Parker
January 5, 1930 – August 16, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
On August 16, 2019, God called home one of his sheep to rest in
his pasture. Sis. Mildred H. Parker, 89 was born on January 5,
1930 in Portsmouth, Virginia to her late parents Herbert Shelley
Hall and Della Mae Bernice Hall. One of 11 children, she is preceded
in death by her siblings Milton, Violet, Dolly, Shirley, Herbert,
Cherry Delsenia and Clinton Carlton. Mildred is survived
by her remaining sisters Daisy Peele and Margarie Gray (Slick).
She attended IC Norcom High School in Portsmouth, VA. In
addition, retired as Hospitality Manager for Shared Hospital
Services after 30 years of faithful service. Sister Mildred was a
devoted member of First Baptist Church – Elm Avenue all her
life. She was always willing to share sweet words of comfort and
knew just what to say to sooth your mind and spirit.
She was married to the love of her life on May 16, 1946 to the late
Frank Parker who preceded her in death in 2005. This devoted
and loving mother had two daughters Laura Cofield and Belinda
Avery. Five grandchildren: Terrill Cofield, Anthony Parker,
Andre Avery (Stephanie), Arnesha Avery, and Diane Humphries.
Her great grandchildren include: Erica Smith (John), Victoria
Grant, Raheem Smith, Jasaun Smith, Kyre Bates, Dominique
Carpenter, Anabela Avery and the most recent Averii Lee Brown.
Her great great grandchildren are: Marqis Smith, Jeyvon Smith,
and Jeyden Smith. She was surrounded by an array of nieces,
nephews, spiritual children and friends, people who loved her
until her passing.
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FAMILY
- Herbert Shelley Hall Father (deceased)
- Della Mae Bernice Hall Mother (deceased)
- Frank Parker Husband (deceased)
- Laura Cofield Daughter
- Belinda Avery Daughter
- Terrill Cofield Grandson
- Anthony Parker Grandson
- Arnesha Avery Granddaughter
- Andre Avery Grandson
- Diane Humphries Granddaughter
- Erica Smith Great Grandchild
- Victoria Grant Great Grandchild
- Raheem Smith Great Grandchild
- Jasaun Smith Great Grandchild
- Kyre Bates Great Grandchild
- Dominique Carpenter Great Grandchild
- Anabela Avery Great Grandchild
- Averii Lee Brown Great Grandchild
- Marquis Smith Great Great Grandchild
- Jeyvon Smith Great Great Grandchild
- Jeyden Smith Great Great Grandchild
- Daisey Peele Sister
- Margarie Gray Sister
PALLBEARERS
- Terrill Cofield
- Michael Boone
- Larry Williams
- Arnold Hall
- Michael Hall
- Rodney Avery
Past Services
Thursday,
August 22, 2019
Visitation
Friday,
August 23, 2019
Celebration of Life Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel
Friday,
August 23, 2019
Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Garden of Life
Friday,
August 23, 2019
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