JUPITER, FL - Nora J. Parker, 92, formerly of Rocky Mount, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was born September 02, 1917 in Rose Hill, daughter of the late Walter and Lula Johnson. She was also preceded by her husband, Marion T. Parker, and daughter, Doris Ballou.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens Choir. She was employed by Rocky Mount Cord Mill where she worked for 15 years.
Nora leaves behind her legacy to her children, James T. Parker of Rocky Mount, Kay P. Daughtridge (George) of Jupiter FL, and Wayne J. Parker (Barbara) of Hendersonville TN; eleven grandchildren, Susan (Jake) Roberts, John Ballou (Kathy), George Ballou (Melissa), Sandra Golden (Brad) - all of Morehead NC, Scott Parker of Wilson NC, Michelle Quick (Johnny) of Greenville NC, Katherine Marshall (Jeff) of Jupiter FL, Deborah Meenan (Mike) of Indianapolis IN, Jodie O'Hara (Kevin) of Nashville TN, and Chris Parker (Carol) of Nashville TN; and fourteen great-grandchildren, Chrystal Roberts, Christopher Roberts, Cameron Ballou, Morgan Ballou, Darius Ballou, Darin Ballou, Grayson Quick, Courtney Marshall, Zachary Marshall, Jordan Meenan, Joshua Meenan, Parker O'Hara, Josephine O'Hara, Liv O'Hara, Katch Parker, and Keller Parker. She is also survived by her brother Ervin Johnson (Nancy) and sister, Evalene Johnson.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7-9:00pm Friday, February 19, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Nora will be held at 11:00am Saturday, February 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/20, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.