Lillie Parker Carey, age 94, of Bedford, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born in West Virginia on March 18, 1925 to the late Rufus and Mary Fuqua Parker. In addition to her parents Lillie was also preceded in death by her husband, Lon Jordan Carey, Sr.; brother, Willie Parker; daughter, Dorothy Carey Faulkner; son, Raymond C. Anthony.

She is survived by two daughters, Dianna A. Gunther and Laura L. Carey; son, Lon Carey, Jr.; eight grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great-grandchildren, a host of relatives and wonderful friends.

Whispers From Heaven

When I left this world without you

I know it made you blue.

Your tears fell so freely,

I watched; I know this is true.

While you were weeping,

Days after I passed away-

While all was silent within me,

I saw you kneel to pray.

From this wonderful place called Heaven

Where all my pain is gone,

I send a gentle breeze to whisper,

"My loved ones, please go on."

The peace that I have found here

Goes far beyond compare

No rain, no clouds, no suffering-

Just LOVE from everywhere.

You need not be troubled

Just stay close to God in prayer

Someday we'll be reunited

My love, HIS love surrounds you always,

EVERYWHERE!