Patsy Gail Gardner Parker, age 75, of Summertown, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Life Summary
She was a native of Summertown, TN, retired from American Greetings, and a member of Summertown Baptist Church.
Survived By
- one son, James Walter Parker (Sandra Baker Parker) of Hohenwald, TN
- one daughter, Misty Denise Parker of Summertown, TN
- one granddaughter, Kassandra Jane Baker-Parker of Hohenwald, TN
- two sisters-in-law, April Gardner of Henderson, NV and Carolyn Parker of Summertown, TN
- several nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By
- her parents, Paul Stiening and Emma Ilo Jones Gardner
- her husband, Walter English “Butch” Parker
- two brothers, Donald E. Gardner and John William Cole
Service Information
- Graveside service and interment will be conducted at Pleasant Garden Cemetery at 11:00 AM Monday, March 16, 2026, with Johnny Taylor officiating.
Visitation
- The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Neal Funeral Home.
Burial
- Pleasant Garden Cemetery
Memorial
- The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Condolences may be sent by way of our website at www.nealfuneralhome.net.

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