Betty M. Parker

Betty M. Parker passed away January 14, 2010. She was born February 27, 1931in Sycamore, Georgia and moved to Jacksonville as a child. Mrs. Parker’s life revolved around the love for her family. Her passion was cooking and baking, which everyone loved. She worked for Shaw’s Southern Belle Frozen foods for 25 years before retirement. Mrs. Parker was a very beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Mrs. Parker is survived by: sons Jerry W. Parker (Judy) and Donnie Parker; daughters Kathy Usry (Greg), Pam Villar (Ed), Tracy Medley (Gary), and Sarah Alford (Ronnie); grandchildren Jason (Vickie), Jeremy (Carol), Shelly, D.J., Joshua, Nicole, Cody, Stetson, and Mollie; great-grandchildren Paige, Emma, and Jude; and her beloved dog Bentley. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Eugene Parker, (4) brothers, and (7) sisters, and a grandaughter Rebecca.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday January 19, 2011 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205.