Annie V Parker

Phippsburg- Annie V. Parker, 92, formerly of West Point, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, with her family by her side at the home of her daughter in Brunswick, where she has been residing for many years. Annie was born in Phippsburg on June 8, 1918, the daughter of Sanford and Effie (Nelson) Gilliam. She attended Bath schools.In 1936 she married James Caton and the couple made their home in Bath for a few short years until settling in West Point to raise her family. Nothing was more important to Annie than her family; she took great pride in them. James passed away in 1968.On October 24, 1970, Annie had a second chance at love and married Arlo Parker. She was self-employed as a crab picker. She picked and sold crab meat to many area stores and restaurants including Sagadahoc Market, Spinney's and the Gate-Way Restaurant. Annie loved gardening. She made sure her yard was picture perfect, as many people would make it a point to stop and take pictures when her roses were in bloom. She also enjoyed Sunday rides to nowhere, attended Hymn Sings and was a fan of Country & Western music. She was a member of the West Point Community Church, and a member of the American Legion Aux. Union 202 of Topsham.She is predeceased by her first husband; James Caton and her 2nd husband Arlo Parker, a son; James Jr. and a daughter; Carolyn Moore.Annie is survived by two daughters, Barbara Moody of Brunswick and Norma Billings and her husband Norman of Woolwich, 7 grandchildren; Elaine Rowe and her husband Steven of Brunswick, Lynnette Hill and her husband James of West Bath, Kathy Moore of Augusta, Rhonda Switzer and her husband Eric of Brunswick, Sherri Moody and her companion Matt Whiteside of Brunswick, Robert Moody and his companion Shannon Pinnette of Brunswick and Debra Neilson and her husband Roland of Phippsburg, 18 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 7th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High Street, Bath. A Celebration of Life will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 8th at 11:00am officiated by Wes Murphy and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers the family wishes anyone wanting to make a donation in Annie's name please do so to Chans Hospice, Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, Maine 04011If you would like to share your thoughts and condolences with Ann