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09/04/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Zatha Franks Parker Barnes

Zatha Ann Franks Parker Barnes
 (11 Jan 1944 - 02 Sept 2013)

Newport News High School Class of 1962

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,  

   I was very saddened this Wednesday morning to read of the death of     Zatha Franks Parker Barnes, Class of 1962, sister of Ted Franks of VA, who passed away in Newport News on Monday, September 02, 2013 at the age of 69. 

From the Daily Press - 09/04/13:   

                   Zatha Franks Parker Barnes

   

NEWPORT NEWS - YaiYai, 69, went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. She was a native of Newport News. She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church. She was a prayer warrior that never knew a stranger. She was very proud of her daughters and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 24 years, Jerry Parker; and her father, Theodore Franks, Jr.

Survivors include husband, Doug Barnes of Newport News; daughters, Sarah Wilde and husband, Ted of Newport News, Abigail Stiles and husband, John of Louisa; step-sons, David Barnes and wife, Melissa of Newport News, Andrew Barnes and wife, Tammy of Syracuse, New York; mother, Irene Franks of Smithfield; brother, Theodore Franks III and wife, Judi of Smithfield; grandchildren, Abigail, Ryan, Zachary, Jake, Christian, Logan, and Cullen.

 
 
 
 


A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. The service will be held at Warwick River Mennonite Church, Thursday, Sept. 5, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor John Dey. A burial will take place following the service, at Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Warwick River Christian School, 252 Lucas Creed Road, 23602. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in Daily Press on September 4, 2013.    View Guest Book

 


September 04, 2013

Momma Zatha, wow, so many memories. I will never forget the sun lecture after Sarah and I used Crisco and zinc oxide in Nags Head to lay out on the beach. Some of my best childhood memories in the Parker house! Steak biscuits from Hardee's and taco salad from Chi Chi's. Zatha was always there for her girls and her adopted girls ( teenage misfit friends...lol). I will truly miss such a wonderful loving Christian woman. I am praying for you, Sarah "Sparker" Wilde. Just remember "Cool beans, Hot rice, and Crispy tortilla chips"!

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September 04, 2013

To Zatha's entire family: I extend my sympathy for you in your time of grief. Zatha was a special person and I never shall forget her. I remember some good talks and interesting times I had with Zatha. We can be sure that she is "Safe in the Arms of Jesus". There is no pain and only clear vision where she is. Our prayers are with the family.
Fred Mays

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Ann, although I moved away I still consider you my neighbor. What fun times we had looking at pocketbooks and clothes. I saw a light in you that came directly from God. You never complained, just found new ways to do things. Oh, what a laugh Ted and I had regarding the family jewels. I called your favorite flower a cow lily until you explained it to me; oh, what fun we had. You have gone to be with God where you can see and walk and do anything you want. I am so thankful I had the joy to know you. My light has gone home until we see each other again.

I love you.

~ Kim Dickinson, Elkin, North Carolina
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September 05, 2013
 

Sarah, Doug, and all your family, may you continue to feel blessed by your friends who hold you dear to their hearts.
Nancy White
 
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   Our deepest sympathies are extended to Zatha's family, friends, and classmates at this time.

  This information is also recorded here:

http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html  

     http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam62.html

     From Fred Mays ('60) of VA - 09/04/13, 10:01 AM - "    Zatha Ann Franks Parker Barnes":

Good Morning, Carol:

... In the Daily Press today is the obituary for Zatha Ann Franks Parker Barnes. She passed away on September 2 and the visitation will be tonight, Wed., Sept. 4th, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The time is 06:00 p.m. until 08:00 p.m. ......The funeral will be tomorrow, Sept. 5th at 02:00 p.m. at Warwick River Mennonite Church with the burial being after the service, across the road (Lucas Creek) in the Mennonite Cemetery......I remember Zatha being a Methodist in high school. Chestnut Avenue Methodist, as I recall. The last time I saw Zatha was at a funeral home visitation. She was a kind and sweet person.....due to being diabetic, she was nearly blind, sad to say. She was in the class of 1962. Unfortunately, she was not at her 50 year reunion last year......I did a memorabilia display for that reunion. I will be doing one for the class of 1963 this year at the same location. I truly love to see all the people that I would probably never see again and those whom I vividly remember in high school.

   Thank you so much, Fred.  Zatha's obituary was the first thing I saw this morning when I went online.  I am still shocked.

     From Fred Mays ('60) of VA - 09/05/13, 4:12 PM - "    Zatha Ann Franks Parker Barnes":

Hi, Carol,

I went to Zatha's funeral today and there was a nice crowd there, at Warwick River Mennonite Church. She was buried in the church cemetery across the road.....It was a nice tribute to a special person. Most people today call her Ann, her middle name.....I always knew her as Zatha, however.

I think you wanted some dates....She was born January 11, 1944 and died September 2, 2013. I also went to the visitation last night....I met her two daughters and their families. Actually, I had met the two daughters many years ago....of course, they would not have remembered me.

Take care, Fred Mays, '60  

   Thank you again, Fred.  I'll always remember her as Zatha, too.  

  Y'all take good care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                          Love to all, Carol

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No. 45 - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth

- G. F. Handel
 

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.
And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

(Job 19:25-26)


For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep.

(I Corinthians 15:20)

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