MaryEllen Parker
MaryEllen K. Parker, 75, of rural Danville, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Lewisburg on July 15, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Myrtle (Yeager) Chappell. She was married to the late Terry Parker Sr. Together, they celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death in 2021.
MaryEllen was a member of Christ Wesleyan Church. She worked for Meadowbrook Christian School, Zenith and Philco Ford. She loved family gatherings, playing games and crocheting.
She is survived by a son, Terry Parker Jr., of Milton; a daughter, Stacey Reedy, of Danville; six grandchildren, Drew, Chanda, Taylor, Josh, Bailey and Kathryn; eight great-grandchildren, Riley, Skylar, Camden, Macie, Gracelynn, Adelyn, Winston, Evelyn; a brother, Archie Chappell Jr., of Clinton, N.C.; and a sister, Nancy Kirk, of Plainfield, Conn.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers Mervin Larry Chappell, Kenneth Chappell, Charles Chappell, Ronald Chappell and Fred Chappell; and two sisters Shirley Griffin and Elsie Kathryn Chappell.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Presbyterian Cemetery, McEwensville, with Rev. Eric Ireland officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of the Shaw Funeral Home, 400 N. Front St., Milton.
Condolences may be shared at www.shawfuneralhomeinc.com.
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