Obituary of GLADYS JOHNSON PARKER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, July 28, 1996 

Gladys Johnson Parker, 78, of Burdette Road, died July 26, 1996, at Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

Mrs. Parker, a native of Isle of Wight County, was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lena Duck Johnson and the widow of Gyver Lee Parker. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church, was a former pinklady and member of the Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 

She is survived by two daughters, Virginia P. Gray of Franklin and Barbara P. Carr of Ivor; a son, Lewis Earl Parker of Sedley; a sister, Myrtle J. Rainey of Franklin; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. 

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Southampton Memorial Park with the Revs. Larry Cribb, Wayne Underwood, James Smith and Rev. Dr. Joseph Talley officiating. The family will receiving friends at the home of Delores and Earl Parker, 29174 Round Hill Road, Sedley, Va., and suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Burdette Baptist Church, c/o Paige Boyette, 33438 Vicksville Road, Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

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Gladys Johnson Parker of Isle of Wight County died 26 Jul 1996 at Southampton Memorial Hospital at age 78.

A graveside funeral was held 29 Jul 1996 at Southampton Memorial Park, conducted by Revs. Larry Cribb, Wayne Underwood, James Smith, and Rev. Dr. Joseph Talley.

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GLADYS JOHNSON PARKER

Gladys Johnson Parker, 78, of Burdette Road, died 26 July 1996 at Southampton Memorial Hospital.  

Mrs. Parker, a native of Isle of Wight County, was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lena Duck Johnson and the widow of Gyver Lee Parker. She was a member of Burdette Baptist Church, was a former pink lady and member of the Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.  

She is survived by two daughters, Virginia P. Gray of Franklin and Barbara P. Carr of Ivor; a son, Lewis Earl Parker of Sedley; a sister, Myrtle J. Rainey of Franklin; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  

A graveside funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday [29 July 1996] at Southampton Memorial Park with the Revs. Larry Cribb, Wayne Underwood, James Smith and Rev. Dr. Joseph Talley officiating. The family received friends at the home of Delores and Earl Parker, 29174 Round Hill Road, Sedley, Va., and suggested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Burdette Baptist Church, c/o Paige Boyette, 33438 Vicksville Road, Franklin, Va. 23851. Wright Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Field | Value                                                 |
| Name  | Gladys Johnson Parker                                 |
| Age   | 78 years                                              |
| Birth | 1918 (estimated); Isle of Wight County, Virginia      |
| Death | 26 July 1996; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship               | Residence     |
| Gladys Johnson Parker | Decedent                   | Burdette Road |
| Herbert Johnson       | Father (deceased)          | —             |
| Lena Duck Johnson     | Mother (deceased)          | —             |
| Gyver Lee Parker      | Husband (deceased)         | —             |
| Virginia P. Gray      | Daughter                   | Franklin      |
| Barbara P. Carr       | Daughter                   | Ivor          |
| Lewis Earl Parker     | Son                        | Sedley        |
| Myrtle J. Rainey      | Sister                     | Franklin      |
| Delores Parker        | Family (host of gathering) | Sedley        |
| Earl Parker           | Family (host of gathering) | Sedley        |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 28 July 1996         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Burdette Baptist Church.  
• Former pink lady and member of the Southampton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.  
• Birth name: Gladys Johnson.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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