PARKER
Julia Ann Parker, 90, of Alderson passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her home in Alderson.
Born January 13, 1931 in Sanderson, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Carrie Hudnall Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Emil Parker Sr.; daughter, Deborah Ann Parker; son, Danny Parker; granddaughter, Bethany Parker; six brothers and a sister.
Julia was a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, prayer line, taught Sunday school, and a youth leader, founding member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Julia worked for the Department of highways, WV State Prison for Women, and the Town of Alderson; she was also a homemaker and a foster mother.
Julia was very supportive of the Alderson City Park and was instrumental in getting a lot of equipment for the park.
Julia is survived by four sons, Ricky Parker (Cindy), Paul Parker, Chester Parker (Valerie), all of Alderson; ten grandchildren; twenty two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Parker of Richmond, VA; and sister, Elizabeth Canterbury (Tom) of Charleston, WV.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 4 p.m. at Kennedy Cemetery at Blue Creek WV.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Old Greenbrier Baptist Church in Alderson with Pastor Derek Hall officiating with a service at 7 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.
Information submitted by Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson.
