Carol Parker's Obituary
Mrs. Carol Ann Parker died unexpectedly, but peacefully in her loving daughter's arms on February 1st, 2024, in Longview, TX at the age of 67.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband Nolan Parker, daughter Robbie, grandson Daniel, sister Karen, niece Jennifer, and nephew John. She is preceded in death by her father Raymond William Gray and mother Ruby Lee Gray.
Carol was born on May 8th, 1956, in Odessa, TX to Raymond and Ruby Gray. She graduated from Odessa College in 1992 with a degree in Applied Science. She married Nolan Parker in 1984 and two years later her daughter Robbie was born. Carol worked as a respiratory therapist for 32 years and retired from Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in 2022.
She will be remembered as someone who never gave up no matter how difficult the challenges of life were.
Carol was passionate about painting, photography and traveling. She loved her family and friends dearly and was willing to be there for anyone when they needed her.
The funeral is scheduled for Friday, February 9th, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, TX. The viewing will be at 2 pm followed by her memorial at 3 pm. Pastor James Goulden will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Carol's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rader Funeral Home at 1617 Judson RD, Longview, TX 75601.
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