Cecelia Elizabeth "Tillie" Parker

November 19, 1929 - November 19, 2008

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 24, 2008 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD at 10:00 AM with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 2:00 -5 :00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
 

Cecelia Elizabeth Parker known to most as “Tillie” departed this earthly life on November 19, 2008, her 79th birthday. She was born on November 19, 1929 in Hollywood, Maryland to the proud parents, James Albert and Cecelia Maria (Stevens) Butler. Cecelia was the youngest of eleven children and is survived by two sisters, Marie Barnes and Annie Pauline Fitzgerald. Tillie was predeceased by her other nine siblings, Hortense, Gladys, John, James Albert, Priscilla, Phillip Leroy, Joseph Roy, Mary and her parents. Tillie was educated in St. Mary’s County schools. She attended the Phyllis Wheatley, Oakville Elementary and St. Joseph’s Schools. In 1953, Tillie married William Dews of Virginia and out of that union Tillie bore her first child, Rose Mary Dews. Tillie later married Thomas Bernard Parker “Tom” of St. Mary’s County and three children, Portia, Thomas Jr., and Cecelia Maria were born of that union. On March 16, 1999, Tom preceded Tillie in death. Tillie was devoted to her family and spent a number of years working in the home taking care of her children and grandchildren. Even when she worked outside of the home, Tillie served others by cooking, cleaning and caring for the elderly and worked at several places throughout St. Mary’s County. Tillie loved having fun and tried to make the most of her days here on Earth. Tillie also really enjoyed entertaining and welcoming others into her home. If she knew someone was in need, she did what she could to help. Among her favorite pastimes were listening to music, dancing, dressing up, giving parties, playing cards and watching television. She was also a long time member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Those left to cherish the life and legacy of Cecelia Elizabeth Parker include her four children, one son-in-law, Jeffrey Miller, one daughter-in-law, Rosetta Parker, ten grandchildren, Terrah A. Dews, Shelita Battle, Alicia Battle, Clinton Robinson, Jr., Glenn Battle Jr., Quentin Deante Robinson, Stephanie Parker, Dominique Cornelius Parker, Jeffrey Parker, Christina Parker, two great grandchildren, Rakiah Battle and Nia Tapp and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and lifelong friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Portia, Moochie and Family, my sympathy to you and your family. Just know that to be absent from the body is to be present with God. She is safe in His arms now. Follow the Lord and know you will see her again. Until then, she will be watching, free of pain. She will truly be missed."
- Diana Lopez
- Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

"To The Family I was truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I will always remember the last day I saw her with that beautiful youthful smile. I will keep you all im my thoughts and Prayers. "
- May Gross
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Portia, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know how much your family means to you and I know that you will have all the love and support from your family, friends and co workers. God bless you and your family. "
- Debi Geary
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Portia - So sorry to read about your mother's passing. I know how both of you enjoyed the parties you loved to hold at your house. Lindsay and Sean always felt welcome and part of your extended family. May she rest in peace."
- Lynn Quigley
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Portia and Family, I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. "
- J. Youlandia Sharps (Jameson)
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Tillie blessed our family and we felt privileged to be a part of her life. May the Lord bless you and comfort you during this time of loss."
- Kenneth Sola
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"My thoughts are with you and your family at this time."
- Naoual Rsimi
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"To the Parker Family, you all are in my prayers. My Dad Leonard Norris alway spoke highly of the Parkers. "
- Heidi Norris
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"Portia, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."
- Rochelle & Mazie Blackiston
- Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008

"We are so sorry for your loss, keep in mind that she lived a very full life and you will think of her this day and all the days forward. You all are much richer in sprit and in love because of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tommy & Yvette "
- Tommy Branson
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"My prayers are covering you as you go through this time. May God release unto you the oil of joy for mourning to be strength."
- Koran Maddox
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"Cecelia I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Trust in the Lord and He will see you through this."
- Diane Stewart
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"Portia, and family I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother you have my most deepest sympathy may god bless you all"
- Ann [ Cissy Evans] Swales
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"Portia, Alicia, Shelita, My prayers are with you all durng this time, May God Bless You All. "
- Beverly Dyson
- Posted: Sunday, November 23, 2008

"Portia,Moochie and Family,I am sorry for the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you. You have my sympathy and love. May God continue to Bless you and the Family. "
- Elsie "Lucy Carter" Lawrence
- Posted: Saturday, November 22, 2008

"My condolences to Moochie,Portia and all of the Butler family."
- James Plowden
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"Cecelia - we pray your faith will sustain you in this time of bereavement. May God give you peace in the midst of this storm. Ed & Sandy "
- Ed & Sandy Kennedy
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"Portia and Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this sad time. Hold on to Gods unchanging hand and He will see ya'll through this difficult time. May God bless you all."
- Meka Butler
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

""Ma" Tillie will be deeply missed. Cecelia - you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Tyranise Harris"
- Tyranise Harris
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"you will be missed love you"
- dorothy thompson
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"Portia--please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. You are in my thoughts."
- Cathy Greer
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"Portia, Moochie and Family, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. We know how much all of you loved to be together having fun, eating and enjoying family times. We cannot begin to imagine how much you will miss her. You have our love and sympathy..."
- Wayne & Joyce Blackwell
- Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time."
- Tracey Lynch
- Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008