Zelda M.

Parker

Zelda M. Parker, 98, returned to her heavenly home on October 17, 2016. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggles and ultimately gave her peace. Zelda came to know the Lord at an early age. She was a member of Macedonia United Baptist Church in Boss, Missouri.

Zelda was born to the late Jefferson Daniel Moore and Louisa "Barton" Moore in Buick, Missouri, on January 22, 1918.

Zelda was blessed with a large and loving family. She married Arlest E. Parker on July 6, 1936 in Centerville, Missouri. They made their home in Boss, Missouri. Zelda helped raise their three children with patience, discipline and humility. From the beginning she dedicated her children to God and encouraged them to explore the beauty of gospels.

Zelda is survived by her brother, Donald Moore from Katy, Texas, her sons; Kinneth O. Parker from O'Fallon, Missouri, and Garry "Larry" Parker from Boss, Missouri and her daughter; Erma Brooks from Salem, Missouri. She was blessed with six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Zelda also had many nieces and nephews and other family along with a host of friends.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arlest E. Parker, her sisters, Ursula Unland and Florence Moore, her brothers, Jefferson Lee Moore, James Monroe Moore, Ernest Moore Lolan Moore; and a step-sister, Mildred Yount.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 19th 5 to 8 PM at Macedonia United Baptist Church in Boss, MO

Funeral Services: Thursday, October 20th 10 AM at Macedonia United Baptist Church

Ministers: Elder Heath Garrison and Bro. Adam Asher

Pallbearers: Kenny Parker, Stanley Hayes, Terry Parker, Garry Parker, Tyler Norris and Kenny Parker Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Justin Norris and Jimmy Gorman

Burial: Boss Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri