Helen Parker

    Helen Marie Jones Parker, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 in Edna after a brief illness. Marie was born Dec. 03, 1931 in Oklahoma to the late Harry and Julia Jones. Marie was the youngest of six children. The Jones Clan moved to the Van Vleck area when Marie was 3 years old. At the age of 16, she married the love of her life, Joe T. Parker and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage.
     After 10 years of marriage, they welcomed their only child, Joy into their lives.
    Marie is survived by her daughter, Joy, a granddaughter, Stephanie, and her husband, Justin; and three grandsons, Chris, Alex and Raylan. Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, six nieces, three nephews and a host of loving friends.
    Marie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, J.T., a sister, four brothers and a niece.
    A memorial service was held Sept. 6 at 1 p.m., at the First Assembly of God Church in Edna, with Mr. Floyd Scott officiating.
    The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Jackson County Law Enforcement Association, P.O. Box 671, Edna, Texas 7795.7
    Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. 361-782-2152.