Bessie W. Parker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap, Virginia Mrs. Bessie W. Parker 84, entered into heavenly rest on Monday, February 10th 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center, TN. She was a resident of Big Stone Gap, VA at the time of her passing. Bessie confessed that Christ was her Lord and savior at an early age and became a member of New Asia Baptist Church. She was employed at the Park Shop in downtown Tuscaloosa and she was a substitute school teacher. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Parker; her parents: Willis & Sophia Walker; and six brothers: Raymond Moore, Wallace Walker, Walter C. Walker, McKinley Walker, Charles Walker, and Oscar Walker. Bessie known as “Sister/Aunt Bessie” leaves to cherish her memories her three sisters: Fannie Leggs of Big Stone Gap, VA; Gesna Kennedy of Tuscaloosa, AL; and Cora (Rosco) Roberts of St. Lois, MO. Two brothers: Owens (Barbara) Walker and Leslie (Yolanda) Walker of Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11am at New Asia Baptist Church in Coaling, AL. Burial will follow in the church cemetery An online register is available for Mrs. Parker at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bessie Parker.

Bessie W. Parker

March 1, 1935 - February 10, 2020