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2017
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Anne Parker Obituary
Born in Newberry on April 7, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Leo G. & Aletha M. (Kerr) Smith. On January 10, 1957, she married the late James P. Parker and the made their home in Lakefield Twp. Anne returned to school in the early 1970's with her children to earn her high school diploma. She was employed as a clerk in the Meat Department at Red Owl Super Market in Newberry.
Anne was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Newberry and was a choir member for many years. She was also a past president of the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Service League, and a former Post #74 American Legion Auxiliary member. Anne enjoyed cooking, playing "Hand and Foot" and Euchre, knitting, reading, spending time with her family and devoted friend Peanut. Besides her parents, Anne is preceded in death by her husband James on February 6, 2004, her sons James and Karl and brothers Charles and Daniel Smith and a granddaughter.
Survivors include her daughters: Vicki Jo Petty of Galveston, TX; Katherine (Thomas) Grill of Germfask; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law: Donna Smith, Lois Smith, Mary Brooks, Lily Parker, Carol Greilick, and Betty Juntunen.
According to her wishes, cremation services have already been accorded. A memorial service will be conducted in the spring with inurnment in Forest Home Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family with their arrangements.
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