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Obituary for Manda Lee Parker
Manda Lee Parker, age 81, passed away at 4:50 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Apostolic Christian Restmor, in Morton, IL.
Manda was born March 1, 1936 in Peoria, a daughter of John and Kathryn (Merkel) Leary. She lived in the Peoria area and spent later years in Florida.
She married William “Bill” Parker on September 25, 2009, he survives. They reside in Morton, IL. She is also survived by 1 brother, Jerry Leary of Oklahoma, 1 stepson Patrick (Ashley) Parker of Peoria and 6 stepdaughters; Lynn Parker of Normal, Susan Meyer of Morton, Kathryn (Todd) Grimm of Morton, Valerie Parker of Morton, Elizabeth Strawn of East Peoria, Melissa (Israel) Staker of Morton, 28 step grandchildren, 40 step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 1 brother, John Leary.
Manda worked at Peoria area phone companies and lastly at AT&T, retiring after 40 years of service.
Her favorite pastime was traveling to the Florida Keys and spending time deep sea fishing.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made in Manda’s name to a charity of donor’s choice.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Manda was born March 1, 1936 in Peoria, a daughter of John and Kathryn (Merkel) Leary. She lived in the Peoria area and spent later years in Florida.
She married William “Bill” Parker on September 25, 2009, he survives. They reside in Morton, IL. She is also survived by 1 brother, Jerry Leary of Oklahoma, 1 stepson Patrick (Ashley) Parker of Peoria and 6 stepdaughters; Lynn Parker of Normal, Susan Meyer of Morton, Kathryn (Todd) Grimm of Morton, Valerie Parker of Morton, Elizabeth Strawn of East Peoria, Melissa (Israel) Staker of Morton, 28 step grandchildren, 40 step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 1 brother, John Leary.
Manda worked at Peoria area phone companies and lastly at AT&T, retiring after 40 years of service.
Her favorite pastime was traveling to the Florida Keys and spending time deep sea fishing.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made in Manda’s name to a charity of donor’s choice.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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