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Evelyn Parker Obituary
Evelyn Cooper Parker, age 90 of Memphis, TN, died September 29, 2015.
She was born September 24, 1925 in Dyer County, TN and was raised in Bemis, TN where she graduated from J.B. Young High School in 1943. She attended Union University, majoring in Interior Design. She retired from Eastman Kodak in Kingsport, TN.
Evelyn Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Parker and two brothers, V.A. Cooper and Jerry H. Cooper.
She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne P. Forsbergh (Eric) of Reston, VA and Elizabeth P. Thomas (Jet) of Germantown, TN; one son, Joseph H. Parker, Jr. (Renee) of Pinson, TN; one brother, Gaylon D. Cooper (Betty Jane) of Beech Bluff, TN; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd at 9:30 a.m., at George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel, 2812 North Highland in Jackson. Graveside service immediately following at Ridgecrest Cemetery, also in Jackson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association
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Jack Kennington
October 1, 2015
Dear Family,
Mrs. Evelyn was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed in our family. The circle is getting smaller in the Kennington family. May God comfort you. Prayers and Love. Psalm 116:15
October 1, 2015
May you find comfort from God
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