Individual Details

In Memoriam

HELEN PARKER
March 6, 1947 ~ March 6, 2020

Helen Ruth Parker, age 73, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Idabel, OK.

She was born on March 6, 1947 in Broken Bow, OK to Monroe and Lottie Singleton Gragg.

Helen was a member of the Idabel Gray High School Class of 1966.

She married Larry Parker in Idabel on April 9, 1965.

Helen enjoyed decorating her home for the different holidays. She was very crafty and creative. Helen was a member of the Eastern Star, The Red Hat Club and was very active in the Haworth Chamber of Commerce.

A member of Victory Temple Church of God in Haworth, Helen and Larry had moved to Ada in 1979 and lived there until moving back to Idabel in 2003.

Helen was a homemaker and also worked outside the home but most importantly she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and most recently a great-grandmother to Tyson whom she adored. Her family was precious to her and they will miss her greatly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tracy Lee Parker; a grandson, Brant Matthew Winton; and a sister, Wanda Lou Black.

Helen is survived by her husband, Larry Parker of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jeff Winton of Ada, OK, step-daughter, Sandra Sawyer of Dallas, TX;

Grandchildren, Lyndsey East and husband Taylor and Alexander Winton all of Ada, OK; a great-grandson, Tyson East of Ada, OK;

Sisters, Diane Lancaster of Seven Points, TX, Mary Gail Randolph and Joanie Stacey both of Idabel, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the White Family Chapel in Idabel, OK with Bro. Jack Brown officiating.

Interment will follow at Marshall Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the funeral home.


VIDEO SONGS

"My Girl" ~ The Temptations
"Crazy" ~ Patsy Cline
"Hold On Tight To You Dream" ~ ELO
"Little Sister" ~ Dwight Yoakam
"Hello Darling" ~ Conway Twitty

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TRIBUTES

Expression of Sympathy ~ March 9, 2020 11:31 PM
*Large Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker. J

Julie Birdsong ~ March 9, 2020 10:48 PM
*My parents, Clovis & Marilyn McGovern, always thought so much of Ms. Helen, as did I. God Bless you all during this time.

Tommie & Sheila Goad ~ March 9, 2020 8:40 PM
Small Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker by Tommie & Sheila Goad.
*Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tommie & Sheila Goad

Tamara & Bill Kidney Bonham TX ~ March 9, 2020 1:29 PM
Down By the Sea was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker by Tamara & Bill Kidney Bonham TX .
*So very sorry for your tremendous loss. Sending all my love hugs & prayers. May you find comfort and peace in each other & all of those that love you dearly.
Tamara & Bill Kidney Bonham TX

Phil Oglesby Family ~ March 9, 2020 12:13 PM
Azalea Plant was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker by Phil Oglesby Family.
*Sandra,
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. We love you-Praying for your family.
Phil Oglesby Family

Expression of Sympathy ~ March 8, 2020 4:23 PM
*Sincerest Thoughts was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker.
A tree was also planted in memory of Helen Ruth Parker.

Wanda, Glenda and Sammie Sue ~ March 8, 2020 4:09 PM
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Helen Ruth Parker by Wanda, Glenda and Sammie Sue.
*Loving memories always
Wanda, Glenda and Sammie Sue

Carla Proctor ~ March 7, 2020 12:14 PM
*One of my best customers at Cato..always a pleasure to shop with Helen and Mary..prayers for the family!!

Charlotte Cain Manuel ~ March 7, 2020 10:30 AM
*Loved this lady like she was my older sister too. Prayers for the family to find Peace and Comfort from JESUS.

Memorial Provided By
White Family Funeral Home
Idabel, Oklahoma

Birth	6 Mar 1947	Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Residence	2 Jun 2005	Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Death	6 Mar 2020	Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Burial		Marshall Hill Cemetery, Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma

Spouse	Living
Child	Tracy Lee Parker (1970 - 1991)
Child	Living

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