Beverly Ann Parker

Beverly A. Parker, 76, of Circleville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 9, 1938 in Circleville, the daughter of Robert G. and Eloise (Imler) Starkey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Kyle Knecht; and brother, Robert G. Starkey, Jr.

Beverly was a strong-willed individual who enjoyed being with her family and playing bingo. She was the oldest of 9 children and always took care of everyone.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert S. Parker; daughters, Valerie (Kirk) Knecht and Tonya (Mark) Sells; grandchildren, Kevin (Amy) Knecht, Kara Knecht, Dustin (Leslie) Sells and Brock (Jennifer) Sells; and great-granddaughters, Savannah and Peyton Sells; sisters, Sondra Starkey, Pamela (Steve) Jones and Regina (Butch) Vanover; brothers, Jerry (Rosemary) Starkey, Melvin Starkey, Rodney Starkey and Greg (Jeannine) Starkey; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2015 at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Cruiser officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Adena Hospice, 111 W. Water St., Chillicothe, OH 45601.

The family would like to thank Beverly’s care-giver, Jesse, as well as Adena Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Beverly.