Sondra Parker
July 27, 1935 ~ March 4, 2017
Sondra Parker was born on July 27, 1935 in Overton, Texas, as Sondra LaDon Heaton and passed away March 4, 2017 in her home in Avinger, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Boone; and her step father, Burly G. Boone. She is survived by her daughter, Ilona Dawn Massey, of Porter, Texas, and Hershal Henry (Trey) Massey of Hughes Springs, Texas; a sister, Moel Theresa Thomas of Florida; and her husband, James Carol Parker of Avinger, Texas. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
A private memorial event was held at the home of her granddaughter, Nikkie Bickham, on Sunday evening, March 5, 2017.Memoriam for Sondra L. ParkerSondra and I met on October 10, 1974, in Dallas, Texas. It was a meeting that changed my life for the good. It brought me love, companionship, a partnership and a friendship for more than 42 years. We were married in Dallas on November 4, 1975, and soon after moved to El Paso, Texas, with my job transfer.She was a beautiful and true first class lady - a lady of class, beauty, elegance, good taste, and strong will with a great appreciation for fine art, antiques, books, and classical music. Plus she loved the music of Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline - it may surprise you - as well as Carol King, Janis Joplin and Cat Stevens. She was an avid reader and collector of books from a very early age, and reading was her favorite pastime. She had meticulous good taste in clothing, fine furniture, good food and drink and all the finer things of life. She truly enjoyed owning and operating The Golden Bough on the square in Georgetown, Texas, her tea room and art and antiques gallery for several years.
She was a Christian with a strong belief and faith in God. We attended the Unity Church of Christianity off and on for several years. She even considered becoming a minister in the Unity Church at one time, but decided against it.
She was also an avid astrologer, and she did astrological charts for several friends and acquaintances, though she would never serve as an astrological advisor to any one.
She enjoyed our numerous trips to Europe - France, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Great Britain, Ireland, the Czeck Republic and Hungary. She especially enjoyed our last trip in 2011 along the coast of Norway in a small ship of the Hurtigruten line - it was her favorite trip. And she loved Paris, France, especially - we visited their several times over the years.
She greatly loved her two children - Ilona and Trey. And she loved her six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren dearly. They and their well being were extremely important to her.
I will truly miss her - for she was the love of my life, my wife, companion, partner and best friend. She was always ready and willing to go wherever my career took me - El Paso, Houston, Colleyville (Dallas), Oklahoma City, Georgetown, and even Worcester, MA - and finally back to Texas - Eagle Landing, where she truly felt at home. She was my life, and I thank God for her.
By James C. Parker
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She definitely lived life to the fullest! She was a remarkable woman and was very influential in our lives. We miss her.
Dear James Parker and family, The Golden Bough Art Gallery in Georgetown Texas was were Jerry and I met for the very first time Aug 8, 2004. It was a first Friday event and was the first all member art show by the new Taylor Artists’ Guild of which Jerry was the currant president. Soon I was working at the Golden Bough for Sondra, and that was were I met so many of my long time friends in Texas. After that first event, we enjoyed many gatherings at art shows at the Golden Bough, and at Jerry’s home in Taylor. It was a wonderful time many of us will never forget. Thank you Sondra and James for you kind encouragement and famous hospitality to get the Taylor Artists’ Guild up and running and bringing us all together. We love you and wish you the best. We send our heartfelt condolences. Rebecca Lee and Jerry Frankeny
My condolences to the loved ones of Sondra Parker: May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts during this period of sadness. (Philippians 4:6-7)
I loved Sondra very much. She always knew the right direction to point me in. We were unlikely roommates in Santa Fe but Alan Oken knew what he was doing. We bonded over being Leo’s and laughed and laughed over a martini or two. We went into the hot springs after making sure Sondra had new shorts and tank top. I am sure you will miss her everyday. She will be an angel for all of us. With love and light, Carol
James, I met Sondra in Santa Fe when we attended Alan Oken’s conference in 2000. I became friends with Sondra and Carol Anderson and enjoyed her company very much. and I will always remember her as you described her. You have my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Many Blessings, Esther Griffin
Please accept our sincere condolences. We will always remember the remarkable Sondra Parka. Patricia Lyle and Bob Badgley
That is very nice. We live you Pa Pere
To James and family. My heart felt sympathy on the loss of Sondra. We met at Alan Oken’s conference in Santa Fe, N.M. a number of years ago. Sondra was an integral part of the wonderful experience we all had during that spiritual journey. We re-connected during my annual trips to Dallas which always included shopping, eating good Texas food, sharing lots of good memories and laughter. It was always a wonderful experience to talk on the phone or be around her. My deepest sympathy to you all. Josephine Clar
Greetings James and all who may read this, I had the great pleasure of knowing this fine lady, Sondra, in my capacity as an astrologer and teacher of the Wisdom to which astrology belongs and for which Sondra had so much love. She enjoyed the expansive view of life both celestial and terrestrial that astrology gave to her and from her studies was able to guide and support many others. it was an honor for me to travel and share these Teachings with Sondra and I wish her God’s Grace and Love as she travels forth now on another amazing Voyage. Kindest wishes to those she has left behind but whom she will never leave. Alan Oken
James, Ruth just found this. Sorry to be so late offering our condolences. We have thought of you often, but only checked facebook. It’s probably been 40 years since we had dinner with the two of you. We hope you are well and healing from your loss. May God bless and help bring you healing. Sincerely, Drew & Ruth
I am very sorry for your loss James. I wish you well and belated condolences. Love, Peace and Blessings. Nick Ramus