Catherine Parker

Catherine Bradshaw Parker 80, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Brighter Living Assisted Living in Hopewell.  She was born May 17, 1942, to the late Howard C. and Cora Atkins Bradshaw and was preceded in death by her husband, John Newman Parker; granddaughter, Jessica Lorentz Velvin. Mrs. Parker was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Colonial Heights and was the retired Commissioner of Revenue for the City of Colonial Heights. She is survived by her son, David Lorentz (Cindy); daughter, Mona Durning (Lee); grandchildren, Matthew Kasey (Theresa) and Meagan Creech of Chester, and Brittany (Timothy) and Tara Lorentz of Colonial Heights; and great-grandchildren, Skylar and Penney Creech. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Terri Mason officiating.   Burial to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.