Esther Reese Parker

PARKER-Esther Reese Parker, age 85, of North Augusta, S.C., widow of the late Herman W. Parker and daughter of the late Willis W. Reese and the late Laura Mae Harmon Reese, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2017. She is survived by sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Parker of Graniteville, S.C. and Don (Debbie) Parker of Lexington, Kentucky; a daughter, Diane (Tommie) Sharpe of Trenton, S.C.; a sister, Mag Crawford of Augusta; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Parker. She was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County, S.C. She was a member of Bath First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She shall be greatly missed by her family and all whose lives she touched during the 85 years that God granted her on this earth. Death cannot destroy precious memories, and she shall live on forever in the hearts of her loved ones. Earth’s loss is truly Heaven’s gain. A service, celebrating her life and homegoing, will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Bath First Baptist Church in Bath, S.C. with Rev. Herb Sons officiating. The interment will be private. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the church, P. O. Box 240, Bath, S.C. 29816. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street. Graniteville SC, 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. You may sign the guest registry at www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com