Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Betty Parker Obituary
JOHNSON CITY - Betty Kirkpatrick Parker, 93, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, after an extended illness.
She was born in Washington County and was the daughter of the late Milburn Sr. and Pearl Saylor Kirkpatrick.
She retired from Parks Belk. She was a charter member of Princeton Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nolichucky Chapter #194. Betty always had a good time wherever she was. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and had been in almost all of the states. Most of all, she was proud of and loved her family.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, N. Wayne Parker; an infant son; two brothers, Milburn Kirkpatrick, Jr. and Eugene E. Kirkpatrick; and one sister, Norma Hale.
Survivors include: one son, Stephen Parker and his wife Pamela Adams Parker, of Kingsport; grandsons, Patrick Adam Parker Shayne Tyler Parker, both of Kingsport; and nieces and nephews.
The family of Betty Parker will receive friends from 12 PM until 1 PM Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1 PM with Rev. Jason Rodney officiating. The graveside service will immediately follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. The family will also receive friends and family at Betty's residence from 11 AM until 3 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 and Sunday, December 3, 2023.
The family would like to thank Betty's church family for their calls, visits and prayers during her illness. Also, thank you to the staff and caregivers of Amedisys Healthcare and Hospice Services of Elizabethton for the faithful and loving care extended to Betty and Stephen during her time in hospice care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the Parker family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Parker family. (423) 282-1521
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Betty Parker
Sponsored by Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Betty Parker's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Betty Parker
Funeral services provided by:
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services2001 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601
How to support Betty's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Betty Parker's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
