Obituary of Helen G. Parker

Helen Gardner Parker, 93, wife of the late Woodrow W. Parker, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at her residence. Born in Spotsylvania, VA, a daughter of the late George Bernard and Lena Jane Bogart Gardner, Helen retired as owner from Parker Auto Supply and was a member of First Southern Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Ronald G. Parker (Marianne) of Columbia, and Bruce W. Parker (Cindy) of Sumter; a daughter, Betty Parker Morgan (Mark) of Sumter; three grandchildren, Jennette Willoughby (Wyatt), Wesley Morgan, and Suzanne Dhinoy (Nav); two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Lauren Willoughby; a step-grandchild, Sean Sutton; and two step-great-grandchildren, Michael Allen and Christian Sutton. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by ten brothers and sisters; and a step-granddaughter, Melissa Sutton. Memorial services will be 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Reverend Ellison Evans officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, at 117 Adams Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Southern Methodist Church, 321 Miller Rd., Sumter, SC 29150 or to The Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.