Mrs. Gwen Rogers Parker

February 13, 1936 - April 30, 2019

Gwendolyn Rogers Parker, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home in Harrisville surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, May 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Harrisville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harrisville Cemetery. Mrs. Parker was born February 13, 1936 to Gray and Lillian Rogers in Rankin County, MS. She was a member of Harrisville Baptist Church and served her country as a U.S. Marine. She was a great cook and loved cooking for her family and friends. She worked for many years at Jerry’s Fish House and most recently at Twin Lakes as a cook. She enjoyed watching sports, especially baseball and also enjoyed traveling. Along with her parents, Mrs. Parker is also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Rogers. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carl Parker of Harrisville; sons, Douglas (Penny) Eichwurtzle of Harrisville and Russell (Rita) Parker of Harrisville; daughters, Kathy (Gene) Erwin of Harrisville; grandchildren, Jason Eichwurtzle, Chris Eichwurtzle, Zac Erwin, Grayson Erwin, Bradley Parker; and 5 great grandchildren, Grace Eichwurtzle, Prentiss and Parker Eichwurtzle, Carter Eichwurtzle and Judah Erwin.