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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Wanda Y. Parker

Posted: October 24 2019 at 02:07 PM

Rev. Wanda Y. Parker, member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. During her ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, she served Chicago: Pullman; Chicago: First; Harvey: Academy; Chicago: Kelly; Dolton: Faith, and Ingalls Home Care/Hospice.
 
Rev. Wanda Parker was 61 years of age.

Visitation:
Sunday, October 27, 2019
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AA Rayner & Sons Funeral Home
318 E. 71st St.
Chicago, IL 60619

Viewing: 10:00 am
Funeral: 11:00 am
Monday, October 28, 2019
Covenant United Church of Christ
1130 E. 154th St.
South Holland, IL 60473

Messages of condolences may be sent to her family:

The Family of Wanda Y. Parker
5411 S Damen
Chicago, IL  60609

In lieu of flowers, please use those funds to make a donation to the Dance Ministry at Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, Illinois or any other charitable organization which supports children.

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