Norma Jean Parker

Ms. Parker was born July 22, 1945, in Stanly County, NC to the late John A. Wise and Lucy H. Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick D. Parker, Sr.; a son, Patrick D. Parker, Jr.; a sister, Rachel Walton and brother, Melvin Wise.

Norma's life was filled with loving and helping others. She was a "stay at home" mother, nurturing and loving to her two children. Once her children were in high school, she started working as the lunch room cashier and crossing guard at North Albemarle Elementary School. She touched the lives of children during her years at the school. Norma was always ready and willing to serve in her church, Oak Grove Baptist, where she was an active member from her childhood throughout her life. Her husband was the joy of her life, along with her children, granddaughters and great-grandsons.

She will be greatly missed on this side! But we know she is enjoying her many rewards in heaven, her body and mind is healed. She is now reunited with the love of her life, and her son, Little Pat and her Savior, walking those street of gold. To God be the Glory!

Family will receive friends, Sunday, August 18, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:30pm at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. A service will follow in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, officiated by Pastor Matthew Forrest.

She is survived by one daughter, Robin P. Culp and husband, Jerry B. Culp; granddaughters, Savanna C. Forrest (Matthew) and Olivia C. Long (Jalen) and three great-grandsons, Braxton Forrest, Bentley Forrest and Brooks Forrest.

A special "Thank You" goes out to all the folks at Tillery Compassionate Care and Spring Arbor, and to all our dear, special friends. You all have been so great to support us, rally around us, and encourage us. Thank you all for every phone call, visit, card, encouraging word, kind deed and most of all, every prayer.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Parker family.