Shirlene Etress Parker

10/9/1936 - 10/8/2024

Shirlene was born on October 9, 1936, in Vandiver, Alabama. She passed away peacefully at the Bethany House on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Shirlene was the President of Parker Grassing, Inc in Opelika, Alabama. She served as a member of the Board of Directors at Beauregard Water Authority for 30 years. She retired from the Lee County School System in 1995 after 25 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Melvin Nix, Jack Etress; grandson, Gregory Clark, Jr.

Shirlene is survived by her husband of 69 years, Bobby Parker; children, Teddy Parker, Renee Parker, Teresia (Greg) Clark, Bobby Ray (Gina) Parker, Stephanie (Dennis Ellington) Parker and Tim (Joanna) Parker; grandchildren, Holli (John) Thomas, Dallas Grigsby, Nicole (Kyle) Armstrong, Clay Parker, Jordan (Brandon) Thrower, Hannah (Alex) Perez, Brett Parker, Brody Parker and Catherine (Will) Embert; great-grandchildren, Dawn (Nikki) Golden, Mariah Thomas, Hayes Armstrong, Harper Armstrong, Gunner Grigsby, Parker Grigsby, Wynn Perez and Reese Perez; brothers, Jimmy (Kay) Nix, Sonny (Debbie) Etress and Jack (Darlene) Etress; sisters, Wanda (Darrell) Toso and Dixie (Darnell) Deloach.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm with a service at 2:00pm, both at Providence Baptist Church (East Campus) with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Baptist Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.