NASHVILLE - Elaine Parker, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Born in Wilson County on May 7, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert Russell Etheridge and Gladys Lamm Etheridge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Lee Parker; brother James Etheridge; and her favorite aunt, Annie Doris Keel.

Elaine is survived by her daughters, Betty Jo Page (Mike), Janet and Eric Earp, and Deborah Midkiff (Ricky); 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sisters, Lela Gail Etheridge, Deborah Stancil, and Linda Etheridge Johnson.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, with a visitation with the family following the service.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 to assist with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.