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01/08/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Betty Spiers Parker
Betty Page Spiers Parker Newport News High School Class of 1954 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news
today.
Betty Spiers Parker, Class of 1954, passed away in Fredericksburg on Wednesday,
January 05,
2011 at the age of 74.
From the Daily Press - 01/07/11:
Betty Spiers Parker |
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FREDERICKSBURG - Betty S. Parker, 74, of Fredericksburg, was called home
to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, after a long illness. Mrs. Parker was born in Newport News on July 16, 1936, and lived there with her husband of 42 years, Raymond G. Parker, until his passing in December of 2003. She then came to Fredericksburg to live with her daughter, son-in-law, and three grandchildren. Mrs. Parker was an active member of Chancellor Baptist Church. She is also a member of the Boykota Sunday School Class, the Women on Missions, The Chancellor Adult Choir, and the Young At Heart Senior Group. |
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In addition to her husband, Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her parents, Janie and E. Page Spiers; her uncle, Eugene Hines; and her in-laws, Ruth and Razmus G. Parker. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty P. and Lee Rose; three grandchildren, Amanda Leigh, Hunter Shaw and Benjamin Cole Rose all of Fredericksburg; two aunts, Louise Hines of Sun City Center, Fla., and Mary Spiers of Richmond; numerous cousins; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Parker and his wife, Cathy of New Tazell, Tenn. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Chancellor Baptist Church. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Medi Home Health and Hospice, 125 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 150, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in Daily Press from January 7 to January 8, 2011. Visit Guest Book |
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January 07, 2011
January 07,
2011
I once read, "Memories are a
gift to be opened when those we love seem far away." Our Bible study
group will not be the same without "Miss Betty." Yet, how I would love
to know what you are seeing and doing now! I know it has to be so
amazing that we don't have words for it! Dear Rose family, just know
that you are in our thoughts and prayers. "Miss Betty" loved Beth Moore
Bible studies. This was you "Miss Betty"...written by Beth Moore.
"EXTREMITIES" "Satisfy me not with the lesser of you. Find me no solace in 'shadows' of the True. No ordinary measure of extraordinary means...The depth, the length, and breadth of You and NOTHING in between. Etch these words upon my heart knowing all the while...no ordinary roadblocks plague extraordinary miles. Your power as my portion. Your glory as my fare. Take me to extremities, but meet me fully there." ~ Janet/Rick Louderback, Fredericksburg, Virginia January 07, 2011 When despair
grows in me and I awake in the middle of the night at the least sound in
fear of what my life and my childrens' lives may be, I go and lie down
where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great
Heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their
lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still
water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light.
For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. January 07, 2011 So many things I
thought I knew For light always conquers
the dark January 07, 2011 Mom, January 07, 2011 For seven long
years I've fought the fight January 07, 2011 Oh Mom, how I am
going to miss you. I loved taking care of you. Watching you this last
week broke my heart. You were not suffering, but I was. I will never
ever forgot the last morning with you -as I held you in my arms and I
-felt your last heartbeat. I promised you that you would not die alone -
you were surrounded with your family by your bedside. As I watched you
slowly slip into the arms of Jesus - I could feel him holding me too and
giving me the comfort and peace that I so desperately needed. January 07, 2011 My grandmother
was a very unique and special woman, who had unbelievable strength and
faith beyond anyone I really have ever known. The seven years I was
privileged to live with and get to know her was a sure blessing for me.
I'm going to miss her sweet smile and laughter, getting lectured about
my youthful stereotypes, all the times catching her lick the bowl,
getting chocolate all over her face doing so, the endless spoiling
behavior, and all the great times we had together. I will not mourn, but
praise her life. I love you, and because of you, I know I'll be seeing
you again when I'm on the other side when it's my time. January 07, 2011 She was our
family too. She always had a smile and laugh, even near the end. She
suffered so much but always had a brave face. She taught us all and we
will miss her so much. She is now at rest to suffer no more and would
tell us all to celebrate her life. All our love to Betty, Lee, Mandy,
Hunter, and Cole. With love and prayers, Paul and Sandy January 08,
2011
Betty Rae
So sorry to hear about your mom. You had a very special mom as you know. I am happy for you that your mom was able to spend recent years with you. You will cherish the time spent with her I know. Donna & I will keep you and your family in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Joe & Donna Blanchard ~ Joe Blanchard, Yorktown, Virginia January 14,
2011
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Betty's family and friends at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam54.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
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Lead Me Gently Home
Words and Music
by Will L. Thompson, 1879
(7 Nov 1847 - 20 Sept 1909)
Lead me gently home, Father,
Lead me gently home;
When life’s toils are ended,
And parting days have come,
Sin no more shall tempt me,
Ne’er from Thee I’ll roam,
If Thou’ll only lead me, Father,
Lead me gently home.
* Refrain:
Lead me gently home, Father,
Lead me gently home, Father,
Lest I fall upon the wayside,
Lead me gently home.
Lead me gently home, Father,
Lead me gently home;
In life’s darkest hours, Father,
When life’s troubles come,
Keep my feet from wand’ring,
Lest from Thee I roam,
Lest I fall upon the wayside,
Lead me gently home.
"Lead Me Gently Home" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Lead_Me_Gently_Home_Father/score/ - 05/16/08
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Snowflake Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.iconbazaar.com/holidays/christmas/banners/index.html - 12/27/07