She was feisty and fun. She loved her family. She loved to laugh and bring laughter to others. She will be forever remembered for her amazing skills in the kitchen. Denise would freely open her home, not only to family members, but also to other friends and friends of friends in need. For the last several years of her life, Denise suffered with many health issues. Despite often being in pain, she was still a rock for her family and friends. She was a very strong and driven woman who did not let anything or anyone deter her. Denise transitioned on September 9, 2022 at the age of fifty-eight. Denise was greeted in heaven by her brother Timothy Richardson and sisterin-love Patricia Wolf and is survived by her loving mother, Orzine Price (San Diego); husband, Evans Parker; siblings Scellia Ann (Danny) McFadden, Michael Richardson, and Patricia Fitzgerald (honorary sister); five daughters Orzine (Jay) Venable, Keshiona Bryant, Condaleezza Bolar, Tina (Namdi) Azubogu, and Evanneezza (Shun) Randall; grandchildren Jayla, K'Hari, Jayson, Mya, Kadence, Kyra, and Kyanna; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, friends, and other loved ones.