Mrs. Shirley DeLane Swofford Parker, age 77, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at her residence.
In 1992, she retired from a 35-year teaching career, which included Central Elementary School in Gaffney, SC, and Lavonia Elementary School in Lavonia, GA. She was an active member of Lavonia First Baptist Church. She was an avid golfer, gardener, and birdwatcher.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Charles Russell Parker, Sr.; two daughters, DeLane Haren (Evan) of Etowah, TN, and Lola Bell (Steve) of Athens, GA; one son: Rusty Parker (Sherri) of Simpsonville, SC; eight glorious grandchildren, Frank, Adrienne DeLane, and Parker Haren; David and Susan DeLane Bell; and Russell, Van, and Andrew Parker.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2008 at Lavonia First Baptist Church, followed by a graveside service at Lavonia City Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604, or Lavonia First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 47, Lavonia, GA 30553