Faye Parker

Faye Parker, age 95, of Dallas, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1928 to E.J. and Mary Jackson in Belton, Texas. Faye was raised in Belton, Texas and attended grades 1-11. She married Delbert Calvin Parker, Sr. in 1951 and the couple had five children. Faye was a homemaker and private duty nurse at Dallas Nurses Registry and in private homes where she worked for more than 10 years. She was also a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II because she worked in a bomb factory making bombs.

In her spare time Faye was very active at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ for over 50 years until she became ill, even going on a two week mission trip to Scotland with the church in the late 70's early 80's. She enjoyed shopping and doing various types of crafts such as cake decorating for weddings and flower arrangements. She also enjoyed cooking and visiting shut-ins and helping others in need, visiting grandchildren and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys Fan! Her family and friends will always remember her as a person who always helped others, she was a loyal, protective and encouraging friend.

Faye is preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Calvin Parker, Sr; daughter, Linda Ann Parker Statum and son-in-law, Jack E. Statum. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Velma Darlene Warwick and husband, Bill, Delbert Calvin Parker, Jr, Leah Dianne Lemons and husband, Mike and Janie Lynn Baggett; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family members.

A visitation for Faye will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, 1407 Conner Dr., Dallas, Texas 75217. A committal service will occur Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Grove-Hill.com for the Parker family.