Helen Oldham Parker marks 103rd birthday

By Bev Odom on Friday, November 22, 2024
  • In the dining room of Wellington’s Parkview Manor Assisted Living, Helen Parker, center, celebrates her 103rd birthday on Monday, Nov. 18. From left, son and daughterin- law Gary and LaDonna Oldham, of Samnorwood; the honoree; nephew Clinton Oldham, of Winnie; and niece Rosa Carter, of Wellington. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
    In the dining room of Wellington’s Parkview Manor Assisted Living, Helen Parker, center, celebrates her 103rd birthday on Monday, Nov. 18. From left, son and daughterin- law Gary and LaDonna Oldham, of Samnorwood; the honoree; nephew Clinton Oldham, of Winnie; and niece Rosa Carter, of Wellington. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
  • Helen Oldham Parker had the opportunity to visit the still-standing Rolla School a few years ago. Rolla’s school district organized in 1894. Photo Courtesy of Gary Oldham
    Helen Oldham Parker had the opportunity to visit the still-standing Rolla School a few years ago. Rolla’s school district organized in 1894. Photo Courtesy of Gary Oldham
    WELLINGTON – A member of the Quail High School Class of 1940, Helen Lou Lang Oldham Parker celebrated her 103rd birthday with family and friends at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in the dining room of Parkview Manor Assisted Living.Director Holly Landess baked 103 cupcakes for the occasion, and a Happy Birthday balloon bouquet, fresh floral arrangements and Thanksgiving pumpkins adorned the ta...

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