Elizabeth "Betsy" Stuhr Parker, 62, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Elias Horry Parker entered into eternal rest Monday, November 14, 2016. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 in St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.

Betsy was born June 21, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late J. Albert Stuhr and Catherine Bryant Stuhr. She graduated from First Baptist High School and Roper Hospital LPN School. She was raised in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, and is a current member of St. Michael's Church. Betsy was a member of the vestry at both churches, a dedicated volunteer for many organizations, an active participant in MUSC's Boot Camp, and an inspiration to many.

Betsy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Horry Parker of Charleston, SC; two sons: E. Horry Parker, Jr., Ph.D. of Athens, GA, John H. Parker of Charleston, SC; daughter, E. Dietrich Parker of Charleston, SC; and brother, John A. Stuhr, Jr. (Cam) of Charleston, SC.

She was predeceased by her sister, Ellen Stuhr Blakeney, and her niece, Catherine Ellen Blakeney.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 269 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.