Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....PARKER, MARIE BRANDENBURG November 26, 2016
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News Star World - November 27, 2016
MARIE BRANDENBURG PARKER

Marie "Tweet" Brandenburg Parker, 93, of Lake Providence, LA died peacefully 
at her home November 26, 2016. Tweet was born October 25, 1923 in Arkansas. 
Her family relocated to Lake Providence, LA when she was a young child where 
she attended St. Patrick's and graduated from Lake Providence High School in 
1941. Tweet enrolled at Louisiana State University and graduated with a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in 1945. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Tweet met and married the love of her life, William Henry Parker, when he 
returned to Lake Providence after serving in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Tweet 
worked until her retirement as the Administrator for East Carroll Parish 
Department of Public Welfare. After her retirement, she found enjoyment 
helping her son keep the books for the family farm. She remained an active 
partner in the operation until her death.

Those who knew Tweet, were in awe of her sharp mind. She had an uncanny 
ability to recall names, dates and detailed stories when asked. She learned 
to sew and quilt alongside her mother and grandmother and has registered 
quilts with the Louisiana Quilt Association. She also expressed her artistic 
abilities through needlepointing, crocheting and many other forms of 
crafting. Her tech savvy abilities and creativity led to her love of 
designing personalized Hallmark birthday cards from her home computer until 
last month. Tweet was an active member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed 
attending matinees at the Strauss Theater with her group of friends. Tweet 
loved watching LSU football and she recently requested to watch her Tigers 
defeat Arkansas from her hospital bed on her iPad.

Tweet is survived by her son, Thomas "Tap" Atkins Parker and daughter-in-law 
Jennifer Brockman Parker of Monroe, grandchildren William Brooks Parker, 
James Nolan Parker, Anthony Brockman Brunini, William Elliott Brunini and 
Adeline Lark Brunini. She is preceded in death by her parents Ellen Carnley 
Brandenburg and Henry T. Brandenburg, and her beloved husband, William Henry 
Parker.

Visitation will be Monday, November 28th from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. followed by 
the service at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 407 First Street, 
Lake Providence, LA. Pastor Brother Bo Horne will officiate. Funeral 
arrangements are being handled by Cox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include 
Mark Brown, Nolan Clark, Floyd Hutchinson, Brooks Parker, Nolan Parker and 
Tommy Scroggins.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. 
Francis Hospital, Crossroads Hospice of Delhi, and to all of the dear 
caregivers who showered Tweet with love and care: Amanda, Jo Ella, Jane, 
Patricia, Cynthia.

Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to The First United 
Methodist Church, 407 First Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254 or to the 
charity of your choice .

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