Helen Louise Parker
January 17, 1942 - March 13, 2024
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Helen Louise Parker
January 17, 1942 - March 13, 2024
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Visitation for Ms. Parker will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 5, 11:00 a.m., at Harvest Time Outreach Ministries, 2333 E. 48th St. N., Tulsa, OK 74130 followed by interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
Helen Louise Parker (Ward) was born on January 17,1942 to Ben and Ophelia Ward. Helen accepted Christ at an early age and begun singing for the Lord. Helen attended Milburn High School, she was an excellent student, played on the girls’ basketball team as a guard, she was selected to go to All State Conference. After graduation Helen moved to Tulsa and stayed with her oldest sister Dorothy and her husband James Parker, where she met and married LuDois Parker. They begin their lives together loving and caring for their five children. Helen encouraged her children to pursue their goals and always keep God first.
Helen was an employee at Saint John Hospital in housekeeping for 15 years where she retired. Helen loved the Dallas Cowboys, OK City Thunder and watching old cowboy movies.
Helen rededicated her life to Jesus Christ and joined Harvest Time Outreach Ministries on June 15,2003 where she was an active and dedicated member, devoted Choir President and one of the Mothers at the church. Mother Parker was a generous individual who loved helping others and who was passionate about serving her community.
Mother Helen Parker died peacefully at the Villages at Southern Hills on March 13 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 82. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorothy Parker, brothers Robert Ward, Clifford Ward, Donald Ward and brother-in law Robert Vaughn.
She is survived by her children: Anita (Haywood), Diane, Lisa (Roger) all of Phoenix AZ, Kenny Parker and Kris Parker of Tulsa, OK. Her sisters: Ilena Ward of Glendale, AZ, Aldene Vaughn of Tulsa, OK, Joyce Ward of Glendale, AZ, Connie Andersen of Tulsa, OK. Sister- in- law Lucille Parker and 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mother Helen Parker will truly be missed.
4 responses to Helen Louise Parker
Amy Ward says:
March 31, 2024
My Aunt Helen. Thinking of the old days when we used to go to Milburn during the summer or when my dad said let’s go to Milburn. Those were family times and I don’t think I’ve experienced that much family gathering since then. So many people in the house and so much food! The older folks used to go to The Bucket?. My dad, Cliff would share memories about his siblings, and he would say Helen and my sister Amber were so much alike. The last time I was with Aunt Helen, we were getting BBQ and I told her I was keeping the change…she said…give me my money back! I used to visit her and my uncle Donald at a facility in North Tulsa where we would watch a Cowboy or Thunder game. I always felt comfortable in her presence as if everything was okay-rejuvenating. She looked like her mom, my grandmother. I may not see my Ward family much, but my love for them keeps me grounded coz I know the family I belong to. This is a true testament of God has the final say. She out lived the timeframe the drs tried to give her. I love you Aunt Helen. Thanks for showing me how to hold my head up and check folk when I need to.
Edie (Carpenter)Lockridge says:
March 29, 2024
To The Parker Family Sending Sincere Condolences On The Loss Of Your Dear Mother From The Carpenter Family Anthony (Bubba) Edie Stevie Mike And Terry Carpenter
Diane Frank says:
March 31, 2024
Thank you
Diane Frank says:
March 31, 2024
Thank you for your condolences.