(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Judith Ann Parker, age 79 of Galena, passed away at 11:21 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.
Judi was born on July 29, 1946 to the union of Norman R. and Reatha I. (Sexton) Myers. at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC while her father was stationed there in the US Army Air Corp. After returning to the four state area, she graduated from Riverton High School with the Class of 1964.
Judi worked as a homemaker, no doubt a full-time job. She was ever present throughout her kids activities, even serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother, and coordinating the concession stand at the boys baseball games... "all summer, every summer."
She was an avid reader of all genres, and especially enjoyed James Patterson's writing. She began working for the SEK Interlocal as a Pre-School Paraprofessional at Galena USD 499 and continued until her retirement in 2013. Her favorite job title was being called "Granny" as she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
She was united in marriage with Ron Parker on October 12, 1964 in Miami, OK. He survives.
Additional survivors include four children, Ronnie Parker (wife, Kristina) of Nixa, MO, Butch Parker (wife, Paula) of Oronogo, MO, Tonya Hughes (husband, Robert) of Galena, KS, and Shawn Parker (wife, Courtney) of Joplin, MO; 14 grandchildren, Krista, Kassie and Kari Parker, Kyra West (husband, Dwayne), Kalyn Huffman (husband, Tyler) Kaley Smith (husband Jarrett), Tori Adams, Chase Adams (wife, Kourtney), Drake Adams (wife, Kaylea), Connor Adams (wife, Maeci), Lane Parker, Emmah and Eli Ludwig, and Landree Parker; 10 great-grandchildren, Aedyn, Oakley, Korra, Deacon, Bentley, Parker, Ryder, Taytum, Bowin, and Anora; three sisters, Betty Honeywell, Sheila Murray, and Lisa Chesnutt; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was united in marriage with Ron Parker on October 12, 1964 in Miami, OK. He survives.
Additional survivors include four children, Ronnie Parker (wife, Kristina) of Nixa, MO, Butch Parker (wife, Paula) of Oronogo, MO, Tonya Hughes (husband, Robert) of Galena, KS, and Shawn Parker (wife, Courtney) of Joplin, MO; 14 grandchildren, Krista, Kassie and Kari Parker, Kyra West (husband, Dwayne), Kalyn Huffman (husband, Tyler) Kaley Smith (husband Jarrett), Tori Adams, Chase Adams (wife, Kourtney), Drake Adams (wife, Kaylea), Connor Adams (wife, Maeci), Lane Parker, Emmah and Eli Ludwig, and Landree Parker; 10 great-grandchildren, Aedyn, Oakley, Korra, Deacon, Bentley, Parker, Ryder, Taytum, Bowin, and Anora; three sisters, Betty Honeywell, Sheila Murray, and Lisa Chesnutt; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Reatha Myers.
Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena, immediately followed by the funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM. Eulogist Dale Scott will officiate. Pallbearers serving will be Drake Adams, Connor Adams, Chase Adams, Lane Parker, Eli Ludwig, and Jeff Westfall, with Shaine Scott serving as honorary pallbearer. Burial will take place at Hill Crest Cemetery of Galena.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
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