Shirley V. Parker

SHIRLEY VIVIAN PARKER was born on May 27, 1928, in Baltimore, MD to the late Harold C. Stepteau and Nellie Stepteau (Matthews). From this marriage two daughters were born, Shirley and the late Verna Dorsey. Later, Nellie met James C. Wright and as early teenagers Verna and Shirley embraced him as their second father. Shirley attended Baltimore City Public Schools. In her early 50’s Shirley worked at The Hill Theater in Cherry Hill, then she worked at Doc Irvin’s Pharmacy on Lexington Street; after that she worked at Marriott InFlight Service, from which she later retired in 1989. She also went back to work and retired from Icetech, Inc. Shirley had three sons who all preceded her in death, Bernard Davenport, Errol and Harold Parker. In the early 50’s she met and later married Henry Parker and as result of this marriage three children, Cornell, Sharon and Henry Edward (Eddie), were born. During her life Shirley was a member of a few clubs and bowling leagues, The Cliques and The Friday Niters. Through her four-decade affiliation with these clubs she maintained life-long relationships with these women. They played cards, traveled and bowled ten-pins. Shirley traveled the states and enjoyed yearly summer visits to relatives. She was well traveled, visiting Hawaii, England, Germany, California, Ohio and Kentucky. Shirley loved her Baltimore Orioles and loved to print her schedule out to write the score down. Her favorite pastime was her whistling, especially trying to call her children or grandchildren. Shirley joined Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church April 2024, and while being a member Shirley was able to check off from her bucket list which was taking a ride on a motorcycle. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory: her brother, Matthews Wright; three children, Cornell (Catonne) of Davenport FL; Sharon Parker of Dundalk, MD and Henry Edward (Donna) of Baltimore, MD. daughter-in-law, Dianne Parker (Errol) of Coshocton, OH. Her children provided her with fifteen grandchildren, LaTrenda (Brandon), Rhonda Penn, Nicole James, Ebony Parker Waugh (Gary), Priscilla Parker, Regina Williams (Mike), Amos Long, Tejon Parker (Tiffany), Andre Parker (Jennifer) Shanay Flanagan (Karl), Tanicka Hall (George Jr.) and Sean Parker; twenty-four great-grandchildren and eleven great great-grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters-in-law: Florence Parker and Rita Williams; brother-in-law, Elroy Parker; best friend, Catherine Potillo. Shirley embraced a host of nieces and nephews as well as friends which she held dear to her heart. Five grandchildren preceded her in death, Janet Davenport, Kenny Davenport, Tyrone Jones, Phillip Parker and Cornell Parker Jr

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Shirley V. Parker

May 27, 1928 - August 6, 2025