Pearl Marie Parker, age 97 passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Fort Worth, TX.  She was born on April 28, 1923 in Kona, KY to George Wesley Lawson and Rena Elizabeth Kennedy Lawson.  On December 19, 1945, she was married to Claude Elton Parker in Chattanooga, TN. They had an exceptional marriage and adored each other. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2003. Also, preceding her death was infant daughter, Karen Faye Parker and son, Wayne Elton Parker.

Pearl is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Camelin and her husband, Daniel Camelin. Grandchildren are (D.J.) Daniel J. Camelin, Jr., Ryan J. Camelin and his wife, Tiffany Camelin, and Lisa Goforth. Great grandchildren are Raiden Camelin, Talyn Camelin, Reese Camelin, Riley Camelin, Trystin Camelin, Allie Loken. She is also survived by her beloved niece, Faye Lemmons and her children, Hal (Harold) Lemmons and Lisa Lemmons, nephew, Richard Stephens and his wife Rosemary with their children, Richard and Ross Stephens.

Pearl worked from childhood and before meeting Claude during WWII, worked in a TNT plant monitoring explosives. She was a supportive and active minister's wife in the Church of Christ for 45 years, teaching classes of all ages, including Ladies Bible classes. She loved people and they loved her. Also, from the 1970's, she excelled in working retail.

Visitation will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, TX on Sunday, November 22, 2020 between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.  Funeral services will start at 2:00 pm., following the viewing. Jeff Jenkins, minister of the Lewisville Church of Christ will conduct the eulogy. The burial will follow at Tin Top, Cemetery outside of Weatherford, TX.