Dorothy Ann Parker

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Bilnoski Parker, age 91, passed peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born November 7, 1931 in Crosby, Texas to the late Frank and Victoria Bilnoski. Dorothy was baptized Catholic at a month old and was pleased when Houston Methodist Hospital Chaplin Dexter Phillip visited with her several times. She enjoyed visiting the Crystal Beach Community Church and many personal conversations with Pastor Kaye Sims. She is known as "Nanny" to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is preceded in death by husband Oscar Gayle Parker, son Richard Dale Parker, companion Russell Glover, brothers Marion “Billy” Bilnoski, Edmond Bilnoski, Raymond Bilnoski, sisters Sadie Mae Rice and Alice Strong. She is survived by her brother Clarence Bilnoski; daughter Gail Gatewood and husband Guy, daughter Lydia Spirko and husband Bobby, son Gary Parker and wife Lisa; grandchildren Jason Jackson, Angel Berbarie & fiancé Cory Matthews, Randell Hunt, Robby Spirko and wife Marissa, Cameron Parker, Garrison Parker; bonus grandchildren Christy Ramirez & husband JR, Lisa Shaw & husband Jason; great-grandchildren Tori Jackson, Justice Jackson, Abigail Berbarie and Oscar Berbarie; bonus grand-children Deana Shaw, Lizzy Shaw, Brooke Ramirez and Reagan Ramirez. Dorothy is survived by many very special nieces, nephews & friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Dorothy’s family asks she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing. Pallbearers James Hugaboon, Cory Matthews, Cameron Parker, Garrison Parker, Bobby Spirko & Robby Spirko. Honorary pallbearer Bobby Curry.

In 1947 their love story began! Our dad walked into a Highlands, Texas Café and saw the girl of his dreams. When he asked her out on a date he found her more than a handful! Dorothy said, “I have to let you know I have a mighty long waiting list and I will put you at the bottom of it”. Oscar said, “Well I’ll let you know I don’t ask them twice”. He quickly left with the door slamming behind him! His next visit to the café was to ask her out again. They had over 50 wonderful years together, 49 married until his heavenly departure. Dorothy’s first biscuits could break the wall if thrown at it, dad said but soon she became an amazing cook of fried chicken, shrimp gumbo, cheeseburgers, pear fried pies and kolaches, donuts, bread, gravy, BISCUITS and everything in between. She was an amazing women with a love for her family and even had a second chance at love with her longtime companion Russell Glover later in life. She enjoyed dancing, roller skating, baton twirling she passed to her daughters and granddaughter, flowers and gardening. She was a wonderful homemaker, landlord, wife and mother.

Services will be held at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521 with a visitation for Dorothy from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 28, 2023. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM with Chaplin Dexter Phillip and Pastor Kaye Sims officiating. A committal will occur at Cooke Memorial Cemetery, 1906 Lakeland Dr, Liberty, TX 77575. A Celebration of Life following at 380 CR 2005 Liberty, Texas 77575 where the family will receive friends. Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. A special thank you to the Mont Belvieu Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for all of the wonderful care you all provided to Dorothy. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.naverrefuneralhome.com for the Parker family.