Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
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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