Support Parker Nance's Family in Their Time of Loss

Dear friends, family, and community,

On June 2, 2024 we lost a beloved member of our family and a true angel on earth. Parker Elisabeth Nance was only 22 years old when she and her boyfriend were struck by a drunk driver on Market Street in Wilmington. The impaired driver crossed over two lanes into oncoming traffic killing Parker instantly and leaving her boyfriend critically injured.

Though Parker’s life was short, it was full and she lived it with vigor and passion. She saw the beauty in the world where it was not always obvious and demonstrated empathy and caring for others that far exceeded her years.

To a person, the first things people mention when remembering Parker is her smile and laughter and an amazing southern drawl perfected during her years growing up in Columbus County. She radiated warmth and caring and immediately put others at ease knowing that they had made an instant friend. Additionally, Parker had a bold and meticulous sense of style combining the brightest brights offset by the darkest darks. Bright pinks, dark blacks; a style she and her friend coined “bubblegum goth”.

Parker was excited about her life. At twenty-two she was just starting to find her way in the world. She had found a job that she loved where she could use her talents, a wonderful friend group, and a partner where she could see a great future. All of this was taken away in an instant, leaving the lives of her mother, father, sister, family, and friends shattered.

Further complicating this impossible situation was the fact that the impaired driver that took her life had no insurance…in fact the other driver’s license had been permanently revoked due to previous violations. Because of this, Parker’s family has incurred a great financial burden related to funeral, burial, and other related expenses.

I am starting this GoFundMe to help the family recoup some of the expenses incurred to date and to assist future related expenses. To date, the cost of funeral expenses, a cemetery plot, a headstone and internment have far exceeded $25,000. Every donation, regardless of size will make a meaningful impact on Parker’s family and help them to focus on putting their lives back together.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and compassion.

With Gratitude,

Matt Stinson and family