Judith A. Parker

Judith A. "Judy" Parker Battle Creek Judith A. "Judy" Parker, 65, of Battle Creek, died with her family at her side, at Battle Creek Health System Monday, July 21, 2008. Judy was born in Litchfield, MI to Kenneth and Opal (Lambright) Bender on December 11, 1942. She grew up in Litchfield and was a 1960 graduate of Litchfield High School. Judy retired from St. Philip Cafeteria, where she was employed 16 years. She also worked at Kellogg Community College, Askler's Augusta Pharmacy, Doris Klaussen Developmental Center and recently as an election worker in Bedford Township. Judy married William J. Parker in Hillsdale, MI on November 30, 1963. Surviving are Bill, her husband of 44 years; children, Brenda (Michael) Walter of Ceresco, Greg (Sarah) Parker of Battle Creek, David (Joleen) Parker of Indianapolis, IN, Sarah (Kyle) Jones of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Justeen, Brittany, Marisa, Megan and Ashlee; sisters, Ruth (Louie) Purk of Coldwater, Eleanor (Dennis) Nelligan of Tulsa, OK, Joann (Larry) Downs of Mansfield, OH; and a brother, Jim (Marina) Bender of Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents. Judy was a member of St. Philip Catholic Parish for 33 years. She played Bunco with her group for 35 years. Judy enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, reading, solving crossword puzzles and sewing. She loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's sporting events. At the request of the family, friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. and where the Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Charles H. Fischer at St. Philip Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008. Committal and interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestes dowdle.com.