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Shirley Parker Obituary
Aiken - Mrs. Shirley Sellers Parker, 83, beloved wife of Earl Garland Parker, passed away Wednesday August 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday, August 23, 2019 at Millbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 AM. Pallbearers will be Shirley's grandsons and great-grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Shirley's Chapel Sunday School Class.
Born in Chesterfield, SC Shirley was a daughter of the late Thomas Sinclair and Cora Oliver Sellers. Shirley worked as a pharmacy tech for Aiken Drug for over 20 years. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her husband Earl, Shirley is survived by a daughter, Sharon P. (Eddie) Carter; two sons, Chris Parker, Gregg (Erin) Parker, all of Aiken; son-in-law, Tim Denton, Rock Hill, SC; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Frances (Don) Jenkins, Madison, WI, one brother, Al Sellers, Chesterfield, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda E. Denton; a grandchild, Justin Carter and 13 siblings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Millbrook Baptist Church Chapel Preservation Fund, 223 South Aiken Blvd., SE Aiken, SC 29803.
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Tara Fry
September 12, 2019
Aunt Shirley was a great favorite of ours. She was a shining example of faith. . Love her so.
I know that she,Mama ,and Daddy had a joyful reunion in Heaven.
Love you, Uncle Earl, and all of my Aiken relatives.
She will be missed, and she will always be remembered.
Prayers for all of you, especially my Sharon. Won't the reunion be spectacular one day??
Love, Tara and Paul!
Charlie Law
August 24, 2019
As a teenager, I knew Mrs. Parker from hanging out in the neighborhood and from going into Aiken Drug. She was always sweet, encouraging and funny. She had a great way of drawing out people, especially youngsters. I'm sure her family will miss her greatly, as will all her church friends.
Agnes Eubanks
August 23, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time and in the days ahead.
Chris and Agnes Eubanks
Robin Morton Foy
August 22, 2019
My Aunt Shirley was one of the nicest, kindest, most beautiful ladies I have ever known. My heart is sad and I know that Uncle Earl and the entire family will miss her so much. But we are so grateful that she is in the arms of Jesus! In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Til my ransomed soul shall find, Rest beyond the river.
Reginald Grimes
August 22, 2019
Chris, to you and your family: I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the family.
Mark and Lisa Randolph
August 22, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Mike & Cassi Martin
August 22, 2019
All in the Chapel CLass at Millbrook will miss Miss Shirley's bright smile and happy spirit. Our love & prayers to Earl and the entire family. She was a shining example of faithfulness to the Lord. Know that she is now with the Lord and at peace.
Clair & Barbara Henkes
August 22, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Shirley. We have so many great memories of her in the Chapel Class at Millbrook Baptist Church. Love to each of you.
Mary Johnson
August 22, 2019
Shirley and I worked at Aiken drug together for many years. She was my best friend, I love her and she has a wonderful family. God be with all of the family. She was one of the best people that I have ever known. I pray for Earl and her children and Grandchildren.
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