LaVonda Parker

“You Can Only Have One Mother” You can only have one mother, patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, will be the same to you. When other friends forsake you, to mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return. As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, and a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus, take this message, to our dear mother up above; Tell her how we miss her, and give her all our love. Lavonda Yvette Parker, transitioned on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Va. She was born to the late Otis B. Parker and Margaret Parker on December 21, 1973. Lavonda spent her childhood and adulthood living in the Smithfield Pinewood Height’s community. She was affectionally known as “LP” and “Vonya”. Lavonda worked at Smithfield Foods for 26 years and Suffolk Public Schools. Lavonda was dependable and committed to helping family and friends within the community. She was known as a “venting buddy” to her closest friends and extended unconditional support to others. Lavonda was preceded in death by her father, Otis B. Parker Jr., and her loving grandmother, Georgia M. Shivers. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Margaret Parker of Smithfield, Va.; brother, Tracey Parker (Tonya) of Smithfield, Va.; daughters, Kendra Parker of Richmond, Va., Taquesha Parker of Newport News, Va., A’shana Parker of Smithfield, Va.; son Obryant Parker of Smithfield, Va.; grandson, Qareem Parker-Heathof Newport News, Va.; nephew, Tracey Parker Jr. (Kristen) of Dryden Va.; niece, Gabrielle Parker of Smithfield Va.; great-niece, Torryn Parker; godbrothers, Carlos Fulgham (Whitney) of Smithfield, Va.; Carlis Fulgham of Smithfield, Va.; special friend, Johnnie Hucks of Ivor Va.; aunt, Patricia Spratley of San Diego, Ca.; uncles, Leslie Shivers (Betty) of Rushmere Va., Wilbert Shivers (Evon) of Smithfield Va., and a host of cousins and friends. A Drive-Up Celebration Celebration of Life will be held 12:00pm Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Shivers Funeral Chapel. Viewing will take place from 4-6pm Monday October 11, 2021 at the Chapel. Please keep the Parker family in your prayers. View Memorial Video