Kelly Lankford Parker

Mrs. Kelly Ebert Parker, 56, of Clemmons, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Kelly was born on September 4, 1959 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the youngest child of Peggy and David Ebert. She received degrees from Peace College and North Carolina State University. Kelly was known for her selflessness and compassion, and she touched the lives of every one who knew her. She dedicated her life to those around her, and helped them succeed in their goals and passions. Kelly will always be remembered as a caring and loving mother, and a wonderful wife. She loved her work as a chemist, and worked with the City of Winston-Salem for twenty-seven years.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Parker; her daughter, Taylor Stoltz and fiancé, Matt Siska; her doggy children, Jack and Abby; her brother, Hugh Ebert and sister-in-law, Linda Ebert; her brother-in-law, Rick Parker and wife, Kim Parker; her brother-in-law, Kerry Parker and wife, Linda Parker; her parents; her "sisters," Brenda Holmes and Mattie Shamel; and beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of Kelly's life will be held at Frank Vogler & Sons at 2849 Middlebrook Drive in Clemmons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to the Forsyth County Humane Society at 61 Miller Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.