Elizabeth Sharon Day Parker (80) passed away peacefully at home with her loving family on January 11, 2024.

Sharon was born on December 28, 1943, to Joseph Wilbur Day and Minnie Belle Thompson Day in the town of Greenville, Florida. She is predeceased by both her parents, her brother David Day and former husband of 32 years Mickey Parker.

Sharon is survived by daughter Patrice Parker- King (Rick) and daughter Becky Parker (Spike) Granddaughters Madison Grace King and Kendall Elizabeth King

Sharon was raised in Fellsmere, Florida where she attended all years of school at the old historical schoolhouse. Her dad oversaw operations at the Florida Crystal farms during that time. Her mom was a loving, kind, and generous woman that took care of the family and was always there to help others in need. Sharon followed in her mom’s footsteps as she played this same role in her life.

She was proud to call herself one of the Oldtimers and looked forward to the Old Timer reunions. After graduating high school her family moved to Belle Glade, FL where her dad continued working with Florida Crystals. Sharon became a telephone operator at that time.

She married HM (Mickey) Parker in 1965 and moved to Macon, Georgia. After a few years in Georgia, they moved and settled in Vero Beach, Florida where she raised and cared for her family. She was always involved in school activities and opening her home to all our childhood friends. Often referring to them as her extended children.

Sharon loved playing tennis, reading books, music (times spent with her Southern Gospel friends), church luncheons, Sunday sermons, the beach, the river, cooking, baking, planning family gatherings, family reunions, (Sharon was blessed with lots of aunts, uncles and cousins making these some of her most special memories) She loved the history of Indian River County and was fortunate to meet many families through her work.

After raising her children, she decided to take some classes and became a CNA. She did private duty care giving for many local families. She loved this new role. She was a natural caregiver,

She loved her patients and their families. They became friends and part of our family.

Her greatest role was being a grandma, Mama Sharon (Mush) to Madison and Kendall. She loved and cherished every moment she spent with them.

Through her actions she taught us to love, how to be humble, kind, compassionate, and to always acknowledge God and his love with all our heart. Sharon loved life and laughter. She was a blessing to many; her memory will be treasured as we will love and miss her always.