Shirley Mae

Parker

Shirley Mae Parker daughter of the late Aileen Chitwood Widger and Ernest Widger was born at Sweet Water, Missouri, on April 20, 1946. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on June 30, 2018 at the age of 72.

On April 17, 1965 in Ellington, Missouri, Shirley was united in marriage to James Ray Parker and to this union three children were born. Jim preceded her in death on March 10, 2010. Shirley was saved and baptized at the Sweetwater Baptist Church and she was a former member of the Eastern star. Shirley loved babysitting, going to yard sales, collecting trinkets, planting flowers and visiting with friends. Shirley's greatest love was her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she cherished the time she was able to spend with them.

In addition to her parents, and her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by one son, Rodney Dale Parker and one great-grandson, Maverick.

Shirley is survived by one son, Russ Parker and wife Tracie of Fredericktown, Missouri, one daughter, Michelle Aissie and husband Andy of Ellington, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, Breanna, Trevor, Maycie, Connor, Russ, Dravin, Kylee, Garrett, Hunter and Chase, two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Blayne, and one brother, Kenneth Widger of DeSoto, Missouri. Shirley will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Monday, July 2 ^nd 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Tuesday, July 3 ^rd 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Kelly Chilton

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri