Mrs. Edith " Elaine" Parker, age 71, of Chattanooga, TN, departed this life, Thursday April 15, 2021 at her home with her family at her side. She was born September 23, 1949 in Varnell, GA, a daughter of the late Virgil and Alzada Warnack Pierce. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law JC Parker.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Parker Sr. of the residence; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Parker Jr. and Tristan Brock of Bay City, MI; daughters and son-in-law, Stephanie and Jerry Belcher Jr. of Dalton, GA, Ashley Hall of Chatsworth, GA; grandchildren, Tristan Walls, Jasmine Hall, Mackenzie Belcher, Jordan Hall; brother, Tony Pierce of Dalton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sherry and Jeff Brock of Cohutta, GA, Michelle and Stan Stoop of Dalton, GA; mother-in-law, Edna Parker; sister-in-law, Debbie Parker of Dalton, GA; special friend, Martha Locke of Tunnel Hill, GA.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Edith "Elaine" Parker will be held Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Denny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Ponders Whitfield Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Monday.

Due to the national health crisis and the Covid – 19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002.