Special to the Opelika Observer

The Parker family has established the Nancy Parker Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation of East Alabama following the tragic death of their daughter, Nancy Parker Boyd. 

The foundation offers heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of the Opelika native, who died in an airplane crash on Aug. 16 in New Orleans.

Contributions to this scholarship can be made via online at http://cfeastalabama.org/ or by mail to: The Community Foundation of East Alabama Post Office Box 165 Opelika, Alabama 36803-0165. M

A memorial service will be held at the Xavier University Convocation Center in New Orleans on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

 Inquiries can be directed to info@cfeastalabama.org.