Marie Parker of Bowie, MD died peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, December 27, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Don C. Parker; loving mother of James W. Parker (late wife Ruth Day Parker), Ira Parker (wife Karen); dear grandmother of Mark E. Parker (Sara), Dayna M. Forsythe, John A. Parker (Pam), Jody L. Gregory (Brian) and 7 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 S), Bowie, MD on Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 1 pm until service time, 2 pm. Interment, Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10 am. If desired, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.