Nettie Roach Parker

Nettie Roach Parker, 85, formerly of Burton Rd., Utica, KY, went to be with Jesus on September 16, 2016. She was born on March 8, 1931, to James E. and Beulah Mae Corley Roach in Owensboro, KY. She worked at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital, for Dr. Noel B. Maddox and at Anderson's Department Store in Owensboro. She had been an active member of Hall Street Baptist Church, and currently was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Nettie was a devoted wife and mother who loved working in the yard and was happiest when she was outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James R. Parker on August 26, 2016; brothers, James E. Roach, Jr., Delbert Roach, and Guy William Roach; and her sisters, Thelma Brown, and Ruby Barker.

Survivors include a son, Robert M. Parker (Nancy) of Owensboro; a daughter, Paula G. Miller (Hollie) of Knoxville, TN; a son, James D. Parker (Laura) of California; eight grandchildren, James "J" Parker (Tiffany) of Owensboro, Christi Hatfield (Josh) of Beaver Dam, Tim Miller (Jenny) of Knoxville, Aaron Parker (Cherokee) of Philpot, John Miller (Lindsay) of Knoxville, Sarah Baldwin (Wes) of Winter Park, FL, Jeron Parker (Brooke) of Owensboro, and Tyler Parker of Owensboro; and 19 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 12 Noon Monday, September 26, 2016, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to One Vision International, 2915 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920.