Thelma Parker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thelma Parker (Wilmington, Delaware), born in Smyrna, Delaware, who passed away on December 9, 2022, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Parker to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Naomi Bessicks, and Preston Bessicks, Sr.; her sister Pearl Bessicks (Needy); and her son David "Dawud" Pennewell. She is survived by: her close friends, Muriel, Netra, Anita and Darcel (Tiny); her husband Timothy Parker; her son William "Abdul" Bessicks (Kimberly Brown); her grandchildren, Chanel Williams, Lee Williams, Richard Williams, Zyylir "Ziggy" Thompson, Sameera Thompson, Dayonna Pennewell, Chloe R. Williams, William A. Bessicks, Jr., Dawud Pennewell, McKinzie A. Bessicks, Khaleem Pennewell and Ahnyae Brown; her great grandchildren, Jakiyah McKoy, Shad Boston-Williams, Gionna Fleming, Qaadir Smith, Eri'ana Robinson, Jaquon Johnson, Zhara Pennewell-Stull, A'Zuri Thompson and Khayman A. Pennewell; her nephew Wilmer Gibson, III; her godsons, Gregg Stevens, Jr. (Googie) and Jason Holland, Jr.; her siblings, Francine Stevens, Delores Stevens, Jacquelyn Bessicks, Preston Bessicks, Jr. and Sharon Bessicks; and her brothers-in-law, Kendell Crosby (Paula), John Harmon (Theresa) and Orlando Demby. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was a Steward Registered Nurse at Mt. Friendship, Member of the Combined Mt. Friendship Women's Choir, COVID-19 Advisor, and Treasurer of Women's Missionary Society.

In lieu of flowers from friends and family, please make all donations to Mt. Friendship AME Church, Smyrna, DE 19977.