Celebrating The Life
Of
Mrs. Hennie Ruth Owens Parker
December 10,1912 May24,1999
Wednesday, May26,1999
7:30P.M.
BETHEL AME CHURCH
Albany, Georgia
Dr. Claude Ray James, Pastor
Obituary
For
Mrs. Hennic Ruth Owens Parker
Retired Educator
Hennie Ruth Owens was born in St. Matthews, South Carolina on
December 10, 1912. She was the youngest child of Sam and Henretta
Guinyard Owens. She departed this life on Monday, May 24, 1999.
She received her early education in the Calhoun County Public Schools.
She graduated from Allen University High School and attended Allen
University where she received a BA Degree in Education.
Mrs. Parker taught in the public school systems of Calhoun and
Edgefield counties for more than 30 years. She also served as
Assistant Librarian in the Calhoun County Public Library. She has also
worked as a Medical Office/Nursing Assistant.
She was a member of Bethel AME Church, St. Matthews, South Carolina
where she assisted the Pastor and members in various duties including
being a member of the Missionary Society, and Director of Allen Stars.
Hennie married Lee S. Parker and was a devoted wife for forty-six
years until his death in 1994. She was the loving mother and mother-
in-law of Anthony and Sandra Parker, the proud grandmother of
Kimberly, Andrea and Richard Anthony Parker, the sister-in-law of
Ewell Parker, Silas Parker, James Parker-Bey, and Josephine Parker,
and a dedicated aunt and godmother.
She moved to Albany, Georgia in February 1999 to be with her son and
family.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, not only her immediate
family, but also a family of cousins, former students, neighbors and
friends.
Hennie Ruth Owens Parker loved her family, her church, and teaching.
Let those that she touched touch others.
A Memorial Service
Celebrating The Life
Of
Hennie Ruth Owens Parker
Prelude
Opening Selection
Invocation
Scripture
Reflections
from a New Friend Mrs. Sharlotte Simmons
from a Grandchild Ms. Andrea JaNell Parker
Words of Comfort
Dr. Daniel Simmons, Pastor
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Dr. Claude Ray James Pastor,
Bethel AME
Closing Selection
Mrs. Gloria Blaylock
Dr. & Mrs. Parker and Family will greet guests, and refreshments will be
served in the C. E. Wells Center immediately after the services.
To Our Grandmother
Grandmothers are a blessing
Nothing can compare
With their devotion to a grandchild \
And the special way they care.
The stories that they tell,
The wisdom they impart,
Are gifts that last forever
Within a grandchild's heart.
Time spent with grandchildren
Builds memories that are the best.
Grandmother's lives are more complete
And their grandchild's life is blest.
Love
Your Grandchildren
Kimberly, Andrea, & Richard Anthony
To our friends who have come tonight to give support to us as we go through this very trying time in our
lives, we sincerely thank you for your prayers, your presence and your friendship.