Hilde Kumpf Parker

Hildegard Kumpf “Hilde” Parker, 93, of Rockingham passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. Mrs. Parker was born September 15, 1923 in Ludwigshafen, Germany, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Arnold Kumpf. She was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church and had retired from Gilead Manufacturing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Jefferson “Jeff” Parker and a sister, Gertrud Hofacre. Surviving are her daughters, Carol Dye (Johnny) of Rockingham, Gail Benson (Rick) of Ellerbe and grandchildren, Holden and Riley Benson. Graveside services will be held privately. The family will see friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham, NC 28379 or to Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 110 Kemberly St, Rockingham, NC 28379.