Doreena Parson Obituary Doreena Haydu Parson November 24, 1960 － December 9, 2023 Emporia － Doreena Haydu Parson, 63, passed away Dec. 9, 2023 with her family by her side after a four year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Yonkers, NY and raised in Southampton County, VA, Doreena was the daughter of the late William Haydu Sr. and Palma Desisto Haydu. She was also predeceased by a brother, Carl Haydu. Doreena was a 1980 graduate of Southampton High School and a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church. She retired from Deerfield Correctional Center in 2022. Doreena loved her family and grandchildren fiercely. She was an amazing grandmother, mother and wife. She always felt a day spent with her family, and her dog, Levi, was a perfect day. Despite her illness, she always found joy in every single day. She always put others first, no matter what, especially her family and grandchildren. She loved the outdoors. The mountains and the beach were her happy place. Doreena was the most kind, selfless person we know, and we were so lucky to have her in our lives. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Roger Parson; two sons, Scott (Brandy) and Luke (Katie); two stepdaughters, Amber Nicolio (Sean) and Audra Parson (Chelsea Wingate); a sister Linda Baugham (Vernon); two brothers, William Haydu Jr. (Pam) and Mark Haydu (Dena); five grandchildren, Cole Hewett, Breelyn Hewett, Huck Hewett, Ellison Nicolio and Wyatt Nicolio; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved German Shepherd, Levi. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11AM Saturday, December 16, 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Fr. Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Pastor Shawn Smith will participate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in St. Jude Catholic Church and suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children‚Äôs Research Hospital (800-608-3023). Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Dec. 11, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Doreena-Parson 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/doreena-parson-obituary?id=53809970 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Doreena Haydu Parson, 63, of Emporia, died 9 December 2023 after battling cancer. Born 24 November 1960 in Yonkers, NY, she was a Southampton High School graduate and retired from Deerfield Correctional Center. She loved family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed the outdoors. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 AM Saturday, 16 December 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church. Fr. Emmanuel Mensah officiated, with Pastor Shawn Smith participating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. ### The Edited Obituary Doreena Haydu Parson Obituary Doreena Haydu Parson November 24, 1960 - December 9, 2023 Emporia - Doreena Haydu Parson, 63, passed away 9 December 2023 with her family by her side after a four year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Yonkers, NY and raised in Southampton County, VA, Doreena was the daughter of the late William Haydu Sr. and Palma Desisto Haydu. She was also predeceased by a brother, Carl Haydu. Doreena was a 1980 graduate of Southampton High School and a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church. She retired from Deerfield Correctional Center in 2022. Doreena loved her family and grandchildren fiercely. She was an amazing grandmother, mother and wife. She always felt a day spent with her family, and her dog, Levi, was a perfect day. Despite her illness, she always found joy in every single day. She always put others first, no matter what, especially her family and grandchildren. She loved the outdoors. The mountains and the beach were her happy place. Doreena was the most kind, selfless person we know, and we were so lucky to have her in our lives. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Roger Parson; two sons, Scott (Brandy) and Luke (Katie); two stepdaughters, Amber Nicolio (Sean) and Audra Parson (Chelsea Wingate); a sister Linda Baugham (Vernon); two brothers, William Haydu Jr. (Pam) and Mark Haydu (Dena); five grandchildren, Cole Hewett, Breelyn Hewett, Huck Hewett, Ellison Nicolio and Wyatt Nicolio; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved German Shepherd, Levi. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Saturday, 16 December 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Fr. Emmanuel Mensah officiating. Pastor Shawn Smith will participate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in St. Jude Catholic Church and suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (800-608-3023). ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Doreena Haydu Parson | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 63 | | Birth | 24 November 1960; Yonkers, NY | | Death | 9 December 2023; Emporia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Doreena Haydu Parson | Decedent | Emporia | | Roger Parson | Spouse | Unknown | | William Haydu Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Palma Desisto Haydu | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Scott | Child | Unknown | | Luke | Child | Unknown | | Amber Nicolio | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Audra Parson | Stepdaughter | Unknown | | Cole Hewett | Grandchild | Unknown | | Breelyn Hewett | Grandchild | Unknown | | Huck Hewett | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ellison Nicolio | Grandchild | Unknown | | Wyatt Nicolio | Grandchild | Unknown | | Linda Baugham | Sibling | Unknown | | William Haydu Jr. | Sibling | Unknown | | Mark Haydu | Sibling | Unknown | | Carl Haydu | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Doreena was raised in Southampton County, VA. 2. She was a 1980 graduate of Southampton High School. 3. She was a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church. 4. Doreena retired from Deerfield Correctional Center in 2022. 5. She battled cancer for four years before her passing. 6. She loved her family and grandchildren fiercely. 7. Doreena always found joy in every single day despite her illness. 8. She loved the outdoors, with mountains and the beach being her happy places. 9. She was described as kind and selfless. 10. Doreena had a beloved German Shepherd named Levi.