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MRS. ALICE SARAH PARKER
Mrs. Alice Sarah Parker died at her late home in Alexandria on
Thursday evening, April 22, 1937, at 5:15 o'clock. Mrs. Parker had been
ill ten months and death was due to a complication of diseases.
She was born near Mapleton on October 23, 1854, a daughter of George
and Elizabeth (Buckley) Miller, both deceased. At the time of death she
was aged 82 years, 5 months and 29 days.
On May 20, 1880 she was united in marriage to David E. Parker. who
preceded her in death in February 27, 1937. Mr. and Mrs. Parker had resided
in Altoona until 1924 when they came to Alexandria to live.
She was a faithful and devout member of the Presbyterian Church at
Alexandria.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two daughters: Mrs. Clara Jones, and
Miss Dora Parker, of Alexandria and two grandchildren, Mrs. Nora
(sic) Shane, of Beltsville, Maryland and Robert Jones of Altoona.
One sister, Mrs. Anna Miller, of Mapleton and seven great grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services will be held at her late home in Alexandria on Sunday
afternoon, April 25, 1937, at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. H.T. Smith, officiating.
Interment will be made in the Alexandria cemetary.
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