Vilma Parker

Burris

Vilma Parker Burris, 95, of Richmond, departed this life Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Edward Thomas Parker, Sr. and Carrie Parker.

At an early age, she accepted Christ, when First African Baptist was located at 19th & Broad.

Vilma graduated from Armstrong High School in 1949. She retired after 40 years of service to the Commonwealth of Virginia. She received a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of General Services for going the extra mile in the fall of 2001.

She was one of the original members of the Don J. Hayes Singers, now known as the FAB Singers, in 1976, participated with the Mass and Women's Choir.  She was a member of the Odetta Tabb Missionary Circle, Outreach Ministry, Precious Pearls and former Culinary Staff.

In addition to her parents preceding her in death, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Edward T. Parker, Jr. (Junie); sister, Nargie Parker and cousin, Ethel Parker.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Alvilla L. Burris and Janet L. Sessions (Clephos, Sr.) three grandsons, Dallas Crawley, Clephos, Jr. and Deondrik Sessions; great granddaughter, Aniyah Crawley; other relatives and friends, one special friend, Leona Simpson.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14 at First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue. Dr. Rodney Waller, Senior Pastor/Eulogist. Interment private.