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Late Eileene L. Parsons OBE Lying in State until 5:00 PM

- to be laid to rest July 17, 2025, following official funeral @ Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
Acting Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) views the body of the late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons aka ‘Mrs P’, which is Lying in State today, July 16, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Family members of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE at the House of Assembly today, July 16, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
Family members of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE at the House of Assembly today, July 16, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters
The late 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: JTV/Facebook
The late 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: JTV/Facebook
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) views the body of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) views the body of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) greet relatives of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) greet relatives of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
Opposition Members Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) arrive at give their respects to the late Eileene L. Parsons (AL). Photo: Team of Reporters
Opposition Members Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) arrive at give their respects to the late Eileene L. Parsons (AL). Photo: Team of Reporters
The late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons aka ‘Mrs P’, is currently Lying in State today, July 16, 2025, and the general public can view the body from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Photo: Team of Reporters
The late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons aka ‘Mrs P’, is currently Lying in State today, July 16, 2025, and the general public can view the body from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Photo: Team of Reporters
Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull and his wife Jewel at the viewing of late legislator Eileene L. Parsons on July 16, 2025. Photo: Team of Reportersow held on Father’s Day at the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull and his wife Jewel at the viewing of late legislator Eileene L. Parsons on July 16, 2025. Photo: Team of Reportersow held on Father’s Day at the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), right, joins Members of the House of Assembly in greeting the family of the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), right, joins Members of the House of Assembly in greeting the family of the late 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 currently Lying in State today, July 16, 2025, and the general public can view the body from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Parsons passed away on June 22, 2025, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

The body of the late Parsons was put to lie in state from 9:00 AM, and only family members were given the privilege to view the body for the first hour.

From 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM, Past and Present Members of the House of Assembly were allowed to pay their respects.

The late 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.

Official funeral & burial

She will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following an official funeral at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

The official funeral will commence with a procession from the House of Assembly Chambers at 8:00 AM to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

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

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

Official flags will be flown in the Territory at half-mast on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at all Government buildings.

7 Responses to “Late Eileene L. Parsons OBE Lying in State until 5:00 PM”

  • jack (16/07/2025, 12:55) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    She is getting a royal send off
  • Eldread (16/07/2025, 14:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @jack: but the same people or politicians did not want to listen to her advise, she was unpredictable and call a spade a spade when she sees it, she even embraced the alliance team just before her passing.
  • ok (16/07/2025, 14:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come festival Monday gem gurls gone give her a royal remembrance of feather and skin only
  • Waste. (16/07/2025, 14:35) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Bury the lady she on earth long enough.
  • Kid Buu (16/07/2025, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    guys i need to know if im a true bvilander
  • Endtimes (16/07/2025, 16:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    No Johnny Walker in the grave..
  • tom (16/07/2025, 19:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip she did more than most


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