Cleona Parker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cleona Parker, 80, of Peoria IL passed away at 10:32a.m. Wednesday August 10, 2016 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center. She was born on July 28, 1936 in Mound Bayou Miss to the late Benjamin Scott and Rosie White. She married the love of her life for 40yrs Joseph Parker Jr. He precedes her in Death. Cleona was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother: who loved, laughed and lived her life to the fullest. Children were her passion; she was a foster mom for over 30yrs. She loved to travel, with the accompany of children in her trips. Cleona leaves to cherish her memories, seven sons; Gary Parker, Joryn Parker, Timothy Parker all of Peoria; Dewayne Parker of Memphis TN., Mark (Tagerly ) Parker of Chicago, Kim Parker of Nashville TN., and Mario Parker of Detroit, three daughters; Linda Bryant, Alfreda Parker, and Leah Parker all of Peoria; two brothers; Andrew (Annie) Scott and Robert (Gerri) Scott both of Peoria; one sister; Modestine Williams of Peoria., and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her spouse she was also preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and one son-n- law. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be a Visitation on Thursday evening August 18, 2016 from 6 to 8 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at St. Joseph Rev. James Pankiewicz will officiate. The Parker family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel with arrangements. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made to www.twparkschapel.com

Cleona Parker

July 28, 1936 - August 10, 2016