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.