July 21 1935 September 5 2022
Obituary Please share your favorite memory of Irene to be included in a special keepsake book for the family. View Tribute Book Irene Cline Parker, 87, of Rockingham, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 21, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Howard Cline and Margie Cline Kerr. Irene graduated from Wardensville High School in 1953. Irene was united in marriage on July 24, 1956 to Ray Parker who preceded her in death on May 31, 2020. After Ray’s retirement from the Air Force, they moved to the Pleasant Valley area of Rockingham Co. She was an active member of West Side Baptist Church for 33 years, and Bridgewater Baptist Church since 2006. Irene is survived by her two daughers, Donna Walker and husband Dan, of Dayton, and Brenda Parker, of Rockingham; her son, Charles “Chuck” Parker, of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Jessica Walker of Alexandria, Benjamin Walker of Staunton, Rachel Parker and fiancé Phillip Broughman, and Kathryn Parker, both of Roanoke, special nieces, Louann DePoy and husband Lee, of Mt. Crawford, and Linda Hanson, of Baker, WV; sister-in-law, Geraldine Cline, and nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arnold Cline and sister, Betty Stine. A service celebrating Irene’s life will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Bridgewater Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Austin and Rev. Kelly Lane officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater. The casket will be closed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sentara RMH Hospice, 2010 Health Campus Dr., Rockingham, VA 22801 or the Bridgewater Baptist Church WMU, 5568 John Wayland Hwy, Dayton, VA 22821. Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Irene, please visit our Tree Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Cline Parker July 21 1935 September 5 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Bridgewater, state: Virginia