Virginia Carolyn Parker, of Amherst passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence.  She was born to the late James Braxton and Virginia Smith Braxton on December 19, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Parker, Sr.; one son, Eddie Parker, Jr.; two sisters, Jean B. Rose and Rosalee Sandidge.

Those left to cherish her memories are her devoted daughter, Jacqueline A. Parker, of Amherst; one brother, Paul Williams (Doris), of South Caroline; two sisters, Paige Banks and Dorothy Banks, both of Amherst;  step-sister, Barbara Dunkely, Northern, Virginia; granddaughter, Carolyn Parker, of Amherst; three great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Mary's Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Anderson, officiating.  The interment will be in the held in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Davis-Turner Funeral Service.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com .  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.