Valerie Parker

VALERIE PARKER, was born on August 4, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Isaac Linton and Marie Goodwin. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Valerie received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. She graduated from the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in June 1967. Shortly after the birth of her last child she returned to school and graduated from Morgan State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health. Val, as she was affectively known by family and friends, held several jobs during her lifetime. She was a reading specialist at the Charles Carroll of Carrolton Elementary School, Taught 2nd grade at the Collington Square Elementary School, and an Aid at the John Hopskins Bayview Hospital Eldercare Plus Program. She continued to wear her scrubs and carry her work badge long after leaving this position. Val loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved cooking big meals and having everyone over to eat. She made the best deviled eggs, spaghetti, potato salad, and string beans. Her home became a safe haven for many. She would always say one more won't hurt when family and friends needed a place to stay. Val sacrificed many years of her life raising children and enjoyed every minute of it. She belived her purpose in life was to help raise her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She married Allen Parker, who preceded her in dealth, after graduating from high school. From this union two children: Terry and Sherell were born. She later met Alphonso Green and from this union was blessed with 4 more children: Kion, Kobi, Valerie, and Shannon. Val was the oldest of 7 children. Two brothers, Spencer Goodwin and Charles Goodwin preceded her in death Val was a member of the New Edition Marching Band and loved marching alongside her children. She was a leader of the tiny tots section and loved watching the kids peform. She traveled with the band to many places on the East Coast where the band would perform, win the competition, and bring home the trophy. Val also loved to dance to Beyonce's music and would take over the dance floor with her moves. Val united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ray A. Cotton, Sr. and loved seving on the Kitchen Ministry. She loved to spend time laughing and talking with other members of the Ministry. Valerie leaves to cherish her memory: six children, Allen Terry Parker (Aisha), Sherrell Parker, Kion Parker (Carrie), Kobi Greene, Valerie Greene, and Shannon Greene; twenty-two grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren; One sister, Lillian Trotman (Shelton); three brothers, Leo Goodwin, Linard Goodwin, and William Richard; two half brothers, Marvin Linton and Maurice Linton; two half sisters, Jaqueline Linton, and Geneva Goode (Leo), two half sisters preceded her in death; a very dear friend, Alphonso Greene, best friend, Betty Flowers and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends.

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Valerie Parker

August 4, 1949 - August 1, 2017