Robbie Mae Parker

Birth date: Aug 18, 1920 Death date: Feb 5, 2014

Robbie Mae Parker, The Yellow Rose of Texas, passed away on February 5, 2014, after complications from a fall. Born in Houston, Texas, August 18, 1920, she first stepped foot outside the heat of the South when she married Dick Par Read Obituary

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Ben Warren

615w ago

Growing up, I have fond memories of eating Cracklin' Oat Bran for breakfast in the kitchen of her former New Hampshire home, and then doing a variety of tasks: maybe my brother Zach and I would build an igloo against the retaining wall of the driveway just outside the garage...or I would go into the dark and dusty basement and play the old piano my uncle Jim used to practice on as a child. My interest in old show tunes and torch songs came from playing them on this piano while Grammy would make dinner.
In the final weeks of her life, I was happy that my mother Mary purchased a small record player for her room so I could play Grammy familiar soundtracks or popular artists from her High School years. In closing, I will share the lyric she used to speak to me when talking about an old jump-rope song she used to sing as a child: "3, 6, 9 The goose drank wine The monkey chew tobacco on the streetcar line The line broke, the monkey got choked And they all went to heaven in a little rowboat Clap Pat - Clap Pat - Clap Pat - Clap Slap Clap Pat! Clap your hand... Pat it on your partner hand... right hand Clap Pat! Clap your hand... Cross it with your left arm Pat your partner left palm Clap Pat! Clap your hand... Pat your partner right palm Clap Slap! Clap your hand...
I will love you forever Grammy and may you Rest in Peace.

Zachary Warren

616w ago

I'm very proud to be one of Robbie's grandson's: she was a wonderful grandmother.
I have fond memories of her sending me baked goods when away at summer camp as a grade-schooler and even into my college days!
When in elementary school I recall a trip to Texas visiting extended family. My brother, Ben, and I rode in a giant, powder blue, Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with a pillowy white leather interior from Houston to Corpus Christy. The car was owned by either Robbie's brother or cousin (I can't recall which to be sure). My brother and I were both impressed with the size of this car - you could lay down cross-wise on the back seat with room to spare! The ride was like being in a boat: it seemed to float over every little crack and pothole in the road.
I love you, Grammy!

Susan B Parker

616w ago

Libby and I are feeling sad about Aunt Robbie's passing. We loved visiting with her whenever we were in Newport which was often.
We are also sending condolences from Aunt Jinny who on Thursday asked me to send something to you. As you know she has no e-mail therefore, this is the only way to send her message electronically to you for the Guest Book.
Looking forward to catching up with you all later in the Spring.
Love, Cousin Susan

Mary Parker

617w ago

You were the best Mom that a daughter could wish for. I miss you more than words can express. Keep singing, Mom...you are in my heart and soul forever.

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