Margaret Pauline Parker
June 25, 1928 ~ July 6, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Margaret Pauline Parker, 82, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Born on June 25, 1928, in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late James Virgil and Annie Bowlin Parker. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Vergie Stubbs, Porter Parker, and James Virgil Parker.
Pauline graduated from Venable High School in 1944. She was valedictorian of her class. She then graduated from Cecil's Business College. She served as a WAVE in the U.S. Navy from 1949 to 1952. She later retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1990 following 27 years of service. She served as Interim Postmaster in Sapphire, NC, and most recently worked as a window clerk at the downtown Asheville station. Pauline was a member of Reeves Chapel United Methodist Church.
Pauline is survived by her children, Chere Koll and her husband Kenneth, of Candler, and Michael Parker Davis and his wife, Carol, of Charlotte; grandson, Harrison Kent Davis, of Charlotte; and siblings, Frankie Stubbs, George Parker, Clarence Parker, Ruth Penley, Barbara Rogers, and Peggy Powell.
Her family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
A funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. with Rev. Jay Bissett officiating.
Interment will follow Reeves Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Reeves Chapel United Methodist Church, UMW, 225 Sardis Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
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Chere and Michael, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chere and Mike, I am sorry for your loss. I will miss Aunt Pauline and will cherish the memories of holidays and family gatherings together.
Chere’ & Michael,
You’re in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss my visits with Pauline. I had just spent a couple of hours with her on the Saturday after her birthday. We always had good talks and I felt good about her when I left. I will miss her greatly. She was a such a comfort to me after Mother’s death.
Pauline was a wonderful person. Her smile and laughter was always evident for everyone to enjoy. I have known Pauline ‘forever’. She and my mother were friends in school. She loved to tell stories of the things they would do in school. Pauline was always ready to lend a helping hand. When I first took the treasurer position at church, Pauline was there to help me whenever I had a problem.
I feel very privileged having been able to be with her these last months. Her attitude and laughter was there, even on her ‘Creaky’ days. She would smile and say ‘I’m just not as bright today’. Our friendship developed and she became more like a sister than just a friend.
I will miss Pauline terribly, with her independent nature, her laughter and upbeat outlook on life. I will cherish the memories we have made and all the love she had for life. She was truly a remarkable person.
I did Pauline’s hair for several years she was a good friend to me.She always talked about her faimly and how proud she was.She will be missed by all that knew her.Saturdays at the shop will not be the same. Thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Janice & Betty (curls unlimited)
I am very sorry to hear of Aunt Pauline’s death. She and Michael were a big part of my life growing up and I have many great memories of those times. I am very grateful for the part that she and the entire Parker extended family have played in my life.
Chere;
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a special lady.
Peace & Love to You;
Robin & Barbie
Aunt Pauline will be greatly missed. We will keep you, Michael and Chere, in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cousins are always a special part of the family.
The family of Frank & Charlotte Redmon Wright
Aunt Pauline will be sorely missed. She always had such a beautiful smile & engaging stories that she would tell when I stayed with her in Asheville. My thoughts and prayers are with you , Chere and Michael.