Gladys S. Parker, 97, of Morris, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Pointe Morris Senior Living.
Born April 4, 1926 in Sheridan, IL, she was the daughter of Hans and Anna (Peterson) Johnson. She graduated from the Morris High School. She married Donald Parker in 1948. They lived most of their married life in Morris, IL. For several years, she was employed at the Grundy County Bank; First Trust Bank of Kankakee and later she did closings at the Eliason Realty in Eagle River, WI.
She is survived by her children, Alan (Beverly) Parker of Morris, IL; Brent (Teresa) Parker of Bonfield, three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and sister-in-law Margaret Johnson of Morris, IL. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Donald in 1977; her daughter in infancy; one sister, Jeanette Thomas; one brother Harry Johnson; and one sister-in-law Babe (Merle) Bryant.
She enjoyed cooking, making trips to Branson, snowmobiling, fishing, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or an animal foundation of donor’s choice.
A private visitation will be held on Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 10am until 11am at the Fruland Funeral Home, 121 West Jefferson Street, Morris, IL with a private burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the online guest book at
www.frulandfuneralhome
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