Barbara Ann Parker

March 20, 1947 - December 21, 2020

Barbara Ann Knight Parker, 73, of Travelers Rest, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 21st, 2020. Born in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Pearl Batson Knight. She worked for Greenville County School District at Gateway Elementary and was a faithful member at Jackson Grove United Methodist. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, George Henry Parker; a son: George Parker; a daughter: Stephanie Wiliford; five brothers: Roger Knight, Dewey Knight, Ronald Knight (Lynn), Floyd Knight (Dale) and Eddie Knight (Peggy); a sister: Carrie Lee Lynn; a brother-in-law: Gene Parker (Gladys); three sister-in-laws: Charlene Tyler, Geraldine Gregory and Wanda Cody (Gary); and two loving granddaughters: Georganna Parker and Abby Tomberlin and two great-grandsons: Zander and Kylar Padgett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brother-in-laws: William and Terry Parker. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 24th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in The Howze Mortuary Chapel and burial will follow in Jackson Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Attention St. Jude Tribute Program P.O. Box 1000, Dept -142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908 Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com. The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.