WILMINGTON — Gladys Sullivan Cherry Parker, age 92, of Wilmington, NC went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2022. She was born to Moses Biggs and Hazel C. Sullivan on August 17, 1929, in Brunswick County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Herbert Lee Parker.
Gladys was a dedicated Christian wife, mother, friend, and a diligent seeker of God’s Word. She enjoyed cooking, singing hymns/fun songs, and reading. She was also an accomplished seamstress. Gladys loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her five children: Sylvia Bellows (Richard), Sonia Sarvis (Charles), Gladys Lynn Parker Johnson, Trina Verzaal (Mike), and John Parker; eight grandchildren: Wendy Williams, Michael David Williams (Shara), Robert Williams (Meredith), Leslie Bellows, Jeremy Johnson, April Johnson, Wesley Verzaal (Tamara) and Parker (little buddy) Verzaal (Jamie); fourteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Oleander Memorial Gardens with Pastor Steve Smith officiating.
