Loretta Parker of 214 Pittman Grove Church Road, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville at the age of 80.
She was born on August 19, 1931 to the late James Council Elkins and Eula Fields Elkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy O. Parker, a daughter, Gloria Jean Boahn, and a son, Mitchell Parker.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin Parker and Donald Wayne Parker, both of Raeford; a brother, Liston Elkins and wife Betty of Lumber Bridge; a sister, Faye E. Ward and husband Richard of Greensboro; two grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs with the Rev. James D. Wilhide officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.