Sue Harrell Parker

   Sue Harrell Parker, 81, formerly of Cypress Drive, Edenton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Vidant Chowan Hospital.

   Mrs. Parker was born in Bertie County on March 29, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Josiah and Nettie Copeland Harrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years, Franklin McCoy Parker, Sr. (deceased April 22, 2014); by her sister, June Edwards; by brothers, Dailey, J.S., Owen, Calvin, and infant twins Samuel and Daniel; and by eight half-brothers and sisters.

   Mrs. Parker provided child care in her home for many years, and later worked in the family business that she and her husband owned, Parker’s Monument Sales. A faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church, she had been a member of the Adult Choir, and for many years served in the church nursery.

   Surviving are two daughters, Cindy Parker Spruill (husband, Curtis) of Tyner, and Lisa Parker Ferraraccio (Brian) of Edenton; a son, Franklin McCoy Parker, Jr. (wife, Suzanne) of Knightdale; six grandchildren, Lin Parker, Griff Parker, Casey Peralta (husband, Javier), Tracey Owens, Megan Ferraraccio, and Kelli Ferraraccio; and five great-grandchildren, Rosa, Alison, and Jayden Peralta, Ethan Owens, and Cameron Coston; and two sisters-in-law, Cora Lee Harrell and Thelma Hobbs.

   Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Immanuel Baptist Church and will be conducted by Pastors John Keeter and Randy Browder. Burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the church the hour prior to services. With restrictions associated with the Covid-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing will be in place for both the visitation and service. For those who may have concerns beyond these safety measures, the service is being live streamed via YouTube at Immanuel Baptist Church of Edenton.

   Flowers are welcomed, or contributions in her memory may be made to: Immanuel Baptist Church, 901 West Queen Street, Edenton, NC 27932.

   Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.