Vera Parker

Vera Parker, 93, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Parkhill Cemetery, with Chaplain Kenneth Wilcox officiating.

Mrs. Parker was born June 17, 1926 in Warwick, England, the daughter of the late James and Violet Cartwright. She came to the United States and married James B. Parker, Sr. They spent many cherished years together before his passing. Vera was a dedicated member to the Salvation Army and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, James B. Parker, Jr. and daughter, Francis Parker. Survivors include two children, David W. Parker (Dianne) of Carrollton, GA, and Gail Airhart (Charles) of Plains, MT; one sister, Joan Banning of Leamington Spa, England; five grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks to please donate to Salvation Army P.O. Box 9143 Columbus, GA 31908 or Salvation Army 5201 Warm Springs Rd. Columbus, GA 31904. Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com