Elizabeth Aquila Green Benson Parker was born August 7, 1932, in Midway, Louisiana, to parents John Stephen and Emma Leona Green. She passed away at home with family by her side on December 22, 2014.
Aquila was a loving grandmother and intentive bean counter who enjoyed crocheting and growing flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, Robert V. Benson; husband, Albert W. Parker; brother, John Green; and sister, Priscilla Green. She is survived by her sons: Robert Earl Benson & wife Marie, Arlon Ray Benson & wife Kathryn Kay, and Cecil Ernest Benson & wife Jeannie; grandchildren: Julie Marie, Sherie Ann, Robert Eric “Robbie”, Adam Ray, Stephanie Louise, Cecil Eugene, and Daniel Ernest & wife Amber Marie; great-grandson, Cayden Jace; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be 2pm to 8pm, Tuesday, at Baggerley Funeral Home with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral services will be 2pm, Wednesday, at Church of God Chapel in Guthrie with interment to follow at Summit View Cemetery.