Ava Rene Parker, age 2, of Indianapolis, acquired her angel wings on January 9, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Dustin and Kacy (Thomas) Parker; brother, Liam; grandparents, Roger and Anji Meadows, Jeff Thomas, Christie Parker, and Gary Parker; great-grandparents, Mike and Carolyn Givens, Kenny and Judy Krauss; aunts and uncles, Cory, Kristy, and Amber Parker; Jeremy and Angie Huddleston; Jeff and Kendal Langdon, Mike and Kristian Russell, and Kody Tucker; 17 cousins; a host of other family members; and a multitude of friends. Ava is preceeded in death by her great-grandparents, Gary and Thelma Parker.
Friends and family may call from 11:00 until 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014 at Charity Church, 2700 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis. Graveside services will immediately follow at West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to www.avastrong.us to assist with expenses. A memorial donations will then be made in Ava’s honor to a childhood cancer awareness organization.
bobby cravens says
Sorry to hear this sad news RIP u sure will be missed now we have another angel lookin over us
lynn says
God only gives us what we can handle. Never more never less. God sent Ava into this world to touch so many hearts and lives, many of whom she didnt even know. Now whe is in Gods hands watching over all those her story has touch. Go fly little girl and be free. Remember every time u hear a bell ring an angel gets their wings. Ava has hers now. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Darla Obrien says
Ava touched so many lives. She was beautiful and brave with a smile that could light up the world. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Lori Roessler says
Kacy and Dustin, there are no words that can express what Ava means to us. She has became a part of our lives the first time Ronnie met her. I pray your family can find some comfort.
The Roessler’s
Ronnie & Lori
Robbie & Bailey Price says
For the Parker Family…
We never had the chance to meet your beautiful little girl, but her story is one that will stay with us always. We just wanted to send our prayers and love out to your family. We will pray that God keeps your family in his hands and help you to find peace.
Robbie & Bailey Price
susan says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Even though I had never personally met Ava I feel like I knew her. She was so precious,beautiful and amazing…
Crystal McGaha says
Ava has surely touched my life and my families. We have followed her story after seeing her story while following friends of ours from Fort Mill SC. Ava definately shows how brave and precious children can be. I am blessed to have been able to be a part of her journey, even from such a small perspective. Thank you for sharing your precious baby with us all. I pray that you will continue to have the strength to get through this and love on Liam. Know that Ava is right there with you every day!
Mari says
I am so sorry for your loss. Ava will always live on in the rain that falls, the sun that shines and the stars that twinkle. As a mom that has lost a son remember all the good times that you had, cherish them in your hearts. When days are bad write her a note put in a jar for reading later. May you find peace knowing that she is home.
Brenda Kidd says
We are Ava Strong 4 ever u will be miss our heart’s came as one so many broken heart here with out u .u have your wings fly high with jesus u wil, never be forhotten all my love
Teresa Horsley says
To the Parker family
I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Ava or your family I followed her
progress on Facebook. I prayed for her and your family almost daily. She was an amazing little girl. She lived a wonderful short life, she had a very loving family. God bless this sweet little angel!!!!
terri lynn parks says
Ava will be sadly missed i will always will reamber my arm band for you iam ava strong babygirl rest in peace sweet little angel prayers for your mom and dad and grandpas and grandmas and familys hugs terri from indiana
Hope Berry says
May God comfort you during this time and may Ava be happy now she is free of Cancer and pain.
sarah scott says
Gods child is home now in his arms and forever happy, she is strong, smiling and hoping all will celebrate her life once more up in Heaven.Remember you always little angel.I’ll see you some day day.
Fran Long says
What a precious little girl. I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through but, please know, you have a lot of “friends” out here to support you guys. Please lean on any of them in your time of sorrow. Fly high, baby girl. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deena Fife says
Ava has been an inspiration to all! She will always be remembered by everyone that followed her and prayed for her every day! I still pray for peace and comfort and am so honored that you so selflessly shared your princess with us! She taught us all to come together, be strong and courageous, and to love with all we have! Love to all!
PinkMonkeys Unite says
Ava Rene…Now you are Free little warrior…for We know your battle first hand…why is something we’ll never understand…yet you once were here amongst us all…fighting so fiercly in a body so small…so in honor of you we Will continue to fight…such pretty little wings are now Full Flight. As a breast cancer Survivors support group we have come together to support the babies fighting cancer…as well as supporting one another at any and all areas fo the journey called “cancer”…God Bless you Family of Ava and we are here for you at PinkMonkeys Unite.
dema joy says
spred your wings angle ava we miss u baby girl
~ Crystal Spencer says
Thoughts, prayers and love are sent to all of the Parker Family,
This journey that you have allowed us all to follow has touched us all so deeply. Our words, tears, love barely share how much Ava means to us all. Liam has the best Guardian Angel a brother could have. She is in my heart and thoughts not only for today, but alaways.
I, my family and friends will be FOREVER & ALWAYS AVA STRONG!!
~ Crystal, Family & Friends
Barbara says
Baby Ava, Fly high baby girl you have your beautiful wings!
GOD took you home and now you are healed, whole and happy, just like all children should be. You can see the sweet, sweet face of JESUS. Smile as he holds you in his loving arms. Everyone you love will see you soon!
Enjoy the streets of HEAVEN, play and rejoice!
God bless the family that had to let this little angel go ,may peace and memories help you get through this.
God Bless your special little ANGEL and all of you.
John Barrow says
SOOO sorry for your loss. I only knew Ava through your facebook page and funding site. She was a very beautiful little girl and strong. If I had a daughter I would hope she would be as cute and tough as your Ava. God bless your family. RIP Ava your pain is over but you will live on in the thousands of lives you’ve touched on your journey. ArmStrong forever sweet princess
Lynne Stiefler says
I started to follow Ava’s journey and story when her aunt requested that a bear be sent to her. She has touched my life and has touched the life of others and she was the child chosen by the person that created the cover photo for the petition to have a bear made for childhood cancer awareness. I have followed the story for many of these children and have gotten to know them through the writings that the families share. I have learned that these kids are so special and they touch others in a way that no one can understand. Ava was a very special girl and was strong and loving and had the most beautiful smile. May you be comforted and loved by all of those that Ava has touched and continues to touch. Thanks for sharing her and her story with me and so many others.
J says
May God shine His perpetual light down upon your precious baby girl until the time she runs to you once again …
april clay says
I’m so sorry to hear about ur loss ava is a beautiful angel and all though. Just learning of her battle with a monster she.is still truly a warrior an will never be forgotten. may god.bless ur family at this time and give u peace and. love
Michele Crail says
To the family of Ava Rene Parker my prayers are with you in this needed time my god heal you and your family now she is an angel looking down at your family and trying to help you in this needed time.My heart goes out to you and your family with the passing of this sweet little girl.
angel says
I really miss ava. I loved her laugh and every smile she gave me. I thank abought her every day when i wake up.She made me cry at the funral. I miss my little cousin.Atlest she is in heven now and she is not suffering anymore.I pray for you aunt kacy and uncle dustin!r.i.p.ava