05/12/2008

Dorothy W. Parker

May 9, 2008

OFDA received word this afternoon that Dorothy W. Parker (nee Wallace), 51, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 in Cincinnati. She was the beloved wife of Richard L. Parker, funeral director of the Mueller Parker Funeral Home, Mason, Ohio. Dear mother of Hannah Margaret Parker, daughter of Gertrude and the late Patton Wallace; sister of Lucille Wheeler (Ken), Curt Wallace and Jerlene Wallace; aunt of Caitlin and Kevin Wheeler, Ryan, Loren, Owen and Morgan Wallace, Parker, Chris and Rick Pollock; niece, great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Dorothy had 3 true passions in her life. First and foremost was her family. Nothing came ahead of her family relationships. Second was the love of her friends. She treasured every moment with friends and made them as much a part of her life as possible. And lastly, she loved all animals, domestic and wild. Her life was cut short by the deadly disease of cancer but she continued to cherish family, friends and animals even as her body began to fail. She truly touched the lives of all who passed her way. Our world is a richer place because of her life. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service 7:00pm Monday, May 12 at Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio where friends and family will be received from 4:00pm to service time.

Friends and family will also be received from 4-8pm Tuesday, May 13 at McGorray Bros. Funeral Home of Westlake, 25620 Center Ridge Road (west of Columbia), Westlake, Ohio where a "Celebration of Life" service will take place at 7:30pm (bring your best story of Dorothy to share with others). An additional funeral service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Interment will take place in Rocky River, Ohio at Lakewood Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Warren County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 313, Lebanon, Ohio 45036 or to the Lakewood Animal Shelter, 12805 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Please enjoy the video tributes below of Dorothy's life.