Barbara Ann (Johnson) Parker

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Barbara Ann (Johnson) Parker, 82, of Warwick, a homemaker, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at the Avalon Nursing Home in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Olen H. Parker, Jr.

Born in Warwick on January 27, 1932, Barbara was a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Jencks) Johnson.

In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by her loving children: Robert J. Parker of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jacqueline Ann Olivelli of Warwick, Jerry Parker of West Warwick, and Olen H. Parker, III of Warwick; a sister: Marilyn Johnson of East Greenwich; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was the sister of the late Arthur Johnson and Beverly Woodward.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the Urquart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Burial will be private.

Flowers are welcome or gifts in her memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association of RI, 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906 or www.alz.org. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org