Obituary of Gloria Parker-Arrick

Gloria Ann (Bryant) Parker-Arrick October 1, 1928 February 18, 2008 Gloria Ann Parker-Arrick, 79, of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Hospital in Niles on Monday, February 18, 2008. Gloria was born on October 1, 1928 to the late Lloyd and Lucille (Canada) Bryant in Boone County, Indiana. She was one of 4 children growing up in the Bryant household. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack Parker in 1983 and her husband Richard Arrick in 1999. Gloria is survived by her children Steven (Karen) Parker of Smyrna, TN, Mary (Woody) Dilts of Sugar Grove, IL, Jerry Parker of Greenwood, IN and Mark (Stacey) Parker of Granger, IN, 9 grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren, brother Richard (Pat) Bryant of Orlando, FL and sisters Rose (Don) Mittan of New Mexico and Janet (Gayle) Meeks of Clive, OH. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008 from 6-8 pm at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Niles. The Eastern Star's of Niles #332 will honor Gloria at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Her funeral will follow on Saturday, February 23rd at 11:00 am. Pastor Kyle Gardner will be officiating. Gloria will be laid to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery next to her husband Jack. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.