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Dicie (Norman) Parker , Dicie was born December 8, 1948 in Clermont Florida. Following a long, courageous battle with kidney failure, Dicie (Norman) Parker died at her home in Midland, Texas on October 17, 2010. At the time of her death, Dicie was surrounded by her four sisters; Sarah Imoe, Anne Dickson, Elizabeth Syed, and Myrline Chance. After graduating from high school in Robertsdale, Alabama, Dicie completed Marine training at Paris Island, South Carolina. Later, Dicie moved to New Mexico where she met and married Jim Parker. Over the years Dicie's diverse careers included working as a cosmetologist, an Albuquerque cab driver, a television engineer, and a caregiver for her aging mother. Dicie was loyal, and loving and protective of all those whom she loved. Her honest demeanor allowed her to love deeply when love was neededand to correct quickly when correction was needed, especially among her younger sisters. Dicie was the family historian who never forgot birthdays or other significant dates and events. Dicie valued friendship as a lifelong commitment and was loyal to her many friends. Dicie was preceded in death by her parents, Brooker and Beulah Chance; and her husband, Jim Parker. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Cameron Danfelser, his wife Jackie and their children, Brianna and C.J. of Albuquerque; four sisters, Sarah Imoe of Odessa, Anne Dickson and her husband Clark of Odessa, Elizabeth Syed and her husband Dr. Mohsin Syed of Midland, and Myrline Chance of Roswell, New Mexico; seven nephews; one grandniece; and one grandnephew. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Donnie Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Humane Society, Samaritan Purse, or Republican National Committee. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
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