Elsie M. Parker, 88

MILFORD - Elsie M. Parker, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 88.

She was born in Harrington, daughter of the late, Luther H. and Anna Marie (Hudson) Parris.

She was a retired sales clerk for Woolworth department store in Seaford.

Elsie was a member of the Milford Church of Christ, where she was reborn on July 11, 2007.

She enjoyed surf fishing, playing board and card games, and liked to win.

Elsie was very happy living at the Heritage of Milford assisted living facility.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Benny Parker; her brother, Luther H. Parris; and sister, Anna Whaley.

Elsie is survived by her son, Edgar D. Parker of Florida; her daughter, Melissa A. Short of Milford; a sister, Georgia McKinney of Dewey Beach; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Milford Church of Christ, 1003 S. DuPont Highway, Milford, where friends may call after 10 a.m.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to Milford Church of Christ, P.O. Box 604, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.