Minnie Irene Bickford Warder, 86, passed away August 27, 2022.  She was born in East Syracuse, NY the daughter of the late Tracy A. and Ruth B. Bickford. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Richard George Warder, Sr.; and siblings, Ruth Lemm, Betty Doyle, Tracy Bickford, Fred DeSaw, and Andrew DeSaw. She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church.

Minnie is survived by her children, Wendy Sue Lipscomb (Gordon), Richard G. Warder, Jr. (Cathy), and Brenda Lee Layton (David); grandchildren, Timothy Cutrell (Alicia), Justin Lipscomb (Lizzie), Kayla Lipscomb, Cole Lipscomb, Drew Warder, and Gabi Warder; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 2 p.m. with Rev. D.V. Madison officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be held at a later date at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Magnolia United Methodist Church, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.