Shirley Roberts Parker, 83, of Opelika, passed away July 14 at Bethany House. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on July 16 at Providence Baptist Church West Campus. Dr. Rusty Sowell officiated. Burial was in Garden Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Parker was the former owner of Springvilla Grocery in Beauregard and a life long member of Providence Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James “Bubba” Parker; parents Homer and Ruby Roberts; sister Elizabeth Gentz; and son-in-law Jimmy Smith. She was survived by her children: Bonnie Smith, Ray Parker (Sherry), Tony Parker (Christina), Chris Parker (Mel); grandchildren: Kristen Griner (Justin), Parker Moore, Wesley Parker, Shayne Hurst, Hunter Parker, Abby Parker, Jeremy Parker, Jessica Bolton, Devin Parker, Tori Parker (Neal McConnell); great-grandchildren: Karis Champon, Clay Cole, Payton Bolton, Grayson Bolton, Regan McConnell, Jaxton Griner; siblings: Betty White, and Larry Roberts (Rita).
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Providence Baptist Church Building Fund.