Susan E. Parker's Obituary
Susan Ertz Parker, 55, of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away on August 5, 2015 after succumbing to complications from a long battle with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Susan is survived by her loving husband of thirty-five years, Alfred; daughter, Elizabeth of Memphis; son Latting and daughter-in-law, Ashley and one grandson, Wyatt of Beaufort, South Carolina.Susan was born to A. Louis and Bettye Ertz on May 26, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee. A lifelong Memphian, Susan attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduated in 1978 from Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, before attending Memphis State University. Susan was a devoted wife and mother who served her family as a homemaker after the birth of her children. Susan was a member of Central Church for thirty-four years.Her father, A. Louis Ertz precedes her in death. In addition to her immediate family, Susan is survived by her mother, Bettye Johnson Ertz of Memphis, Tennessee; sisters, Teresa Barrett (Chris) of Cocoa, Florida; Jennifer Mills (Lin) of Paragould, Arkansas; and brothers, Alex Ertz of St. Petersburg, Florida; and Chris Ertz (Carolyn) of Memphis and three nieces and two nephews. Susan leaves behind many friends that will miss her generous heart and committed friendship.Family will receive friends for the visitation at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 1-2:30 p.m. Her memorial service will be immediately following at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Youth Villages or the charity of the donor’s choice.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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