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Late Eileene L. Parsons OBE getting a fit for a queen send-off

The late former legislator and cultural icon, Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, aka ‘Mrs P’, is receiving a send-off fit for a queen today, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, who died just days shy of her 95th birthday, was the first woman in the Virgin Islands (VI) to serve as a Government Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Deputy Speaker of the then Legislative Council. Photo: GIS
Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, who died just days shy of her 95th birthday, was the first woman in the Virgin Islands (VI) to serve as a Government Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Deputy Speaker of the then Legislative Council. Photo: GIS
The funeral procession for the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE began around 8:00 AM on July 17, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The funeral procession for the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE began around 8:00 AM on July 17, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The carriage bearing the casket of the late legislator and cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
The carriage bearing the casket of the late legislator and cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The late former legislator and cultural icon, Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, aka ‘Mrs P’, is receiving a send-off fit for a queen today, Thursday, July 17, 2025.

The body of Mrs Parsons, who passed away on June 22, 2025, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, was taken from the House of Assembly to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in a carriage this morning.

The funeral procession began around 8:00 AM.

A pre-service is scheduled for 8:30 AM, with the funeral service at 10:00 AM.

Interment will follow at the Road Town Methodist Church Cemetery in Long Bush, on the main island of Tortola.

Lying in State

The body of the late legislator and cultural icon laid in state on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and the general public was also given an opportunity to pay their final respects.

Mrs Parsons, who died just days shy of her 95th birthday, was the first woman in the Virgin Islands (VI) to serve as a Government Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and Deputy Speaker of the then Legislative Council.

Meanwhile, official flags will be flown in the Territory at half-mast at all Government buildings today.

11 Responses to “Late Eileene L. Parsons OBE getting a fit for a queen send-off”

  • 911 (17/07/2025, 09:11) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    So beautiful
  • Not a VIP, Not an NDP (17/07/2025, 09:40) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    But, she deserves every bit of it. She genuinely loved these islands and did a lot for them culturally. That, none of those parties could deny. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may her memory be a blessing.
  • Step up (17/07/2025, 09:52) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Beautuful!
  • VerDaw George (17/07/2025, 10:02) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very Good Royalty Sent Off. Well deserving. (RIEP HONORABLE EILEENE L. PARSONS).
  • Real Mcoy (17/07/2025, 10:53) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lovely indeed.
    Gone but would not be forgotten.
    May her soul rest in eternal peace.
  • Mrs. P (17/07/2025, 10:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    You did an excellent job planning your Funeral ....

    May your soul Rest In Eternal Peace....

    You will be Missed
  • Roger Burnett (17/07/2025, 10:58) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    I have always had a deep respect for Eileene Parsons's down to earth courage to speak out, but I find that the carriage bearing her casket to be ostentatious and out of keeping. I doubt that it was her choice.
  • FEO GOMEZ (17/07/2025, 11:14) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    You all over do stuff lol
  • want to know (17/07/2025, 12:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Since this is a state funeral and government is paying the bill ….. who is keeping the carriage ? Was govt billed for this?
  • well done (17/07/2025, 12:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excellent way to bid farewell to an icon.
  • llll (17/07/2025, 13:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    @roger.i agree with you. And I sure bet the funeral home bought this just for her. I sure bet you would see this use as often because it will be more money.


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