Earnestine R. Parton

She was a retired RN, having worked at Laughlin and Takoma Hospitals.

She attended Victory Church of God.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years: Jimmy D. Parton, Sr.; one son: Jimmy D. Parton, Jr. and Amy Sexton; two grandsons: Ethan Parton and wife, Rebecca, Tyler Parton and friend, Madison Nalefski; great grandson: Tanner Lynn Parton; step-mother: Barbara Ricker; two half-brothers: Lester Ricker and Roy Ricker; a special aunt: Linda Lane; sister-in-law: Sandy Ricker; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Ethel Ricker and was preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth Ricker; two sisters: Helen Jones and June Swatsell; and an infant sister: Barbara Gaye Ricker.

There will be a private family viewing.

A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday 2:00 pm at Mt. Tabor Cemetery with Rev. Jim Fillers officiating.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.