Betty Parker

BETTY JANE PARKER

New London, IA

Betty Jane Parker, 91, of New London and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

There will be no funeral service. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family.

Betty Jane (Locke) Parker was born July 10, 1927 in Nevada, MO. She was the daughter of William Francis and Leato (MacWilliams) Locke. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1946. On Dec. 25, 1947 in Carthage, MO, Betty was united in marriage to Daniel Parker. Mr. Parker died Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Arbor Court in Mt. Pleasant.

Betty worked for Emerson Electric, Davis Paint, J.C. Penney's, Dot's Decorating and the Mt. Pleasant Public Library before retiring. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #2561 and attended First United Methodist Church. She was a long time bowler and bowled in several leagues in Mt. Pleasant. In her spare time, she enjoyed embroidery and making quilts.

Those thankful for sharing in Betty's life include her children and spouses - George & Mary Parker of New London, Mary & Edward Denny of Lakeside, CA and Carol & Melvin Hallinan of Indio, CA; a brother – Benny Locke of Nevada, MO; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, a son – Lloyd Parker and 3 brothers – Elmer, Robert and Cecil Locke precede Betty in death.