Mildred

Parker

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mildred Dutton Parker

Lovingly known as Dotty, Bud, Momma, Mamaw or Millie to everyone who knew her, she meant so much to so many. She was the heart of our family, a woman of strong faith, and someone who never met a stranger. She had a big personality, an even bigger heart, and a way of making everyone around her feel loved.

Her faith was always a big part of her life. She grew up playing the piano at Camp Creek Baptist. Once she was married and joined Tabernacle UMC, she became a loyal member of the church choir. She most enjoyed singing a duet each Christmas with Bob entitled “Were You There?” She served as a Sunday School teacher for many years, served as president of the UMW many times, and truly enjoyed blessing the congregation each time she was asked to speak as a lay leader.

Outside of her family and church, she enjoyed serving in her community. She began her volunteer years by leading a Girl Scout troop in the Buford community. She was a member of the Lancaster Garden Club, and a member of Gardening Girls Study Club in Camden, SC. She also served as Chaplain for the Garden Club of South Carolina. She enjoyed serving as a docent for the Governor’s Mansion. In addition to these things, she volunteered her time serving on the board for Council on Aging for Lancaster County and delivered countless meals to shut-ins through the Meals on Wheels program.

Two of the greatest gifts she has left her family is her legacy through the written word and through her paintings. She was a talented writer who loved to share her talent through poetry, short stories, and beautiful prayers. Her paintings and drawings will live in our homes for many years to come. She will remain with us through her stories and paintings, and that brings comfort to us all.

Mrs. Parker is survived by her three children, Robert “Bob” Parker, Jr (Heidi), Beth Parker Johnson (Mark), and Allison Parker Welch (Brian); her nine grandchildren, Sara Morris (Max), Anna Maria Parker, Andrew Johnson (Sarah), Daniel Johnson (Melissa), Benjamin Johnson, Rebecca Johnson (Tyler Smith), Tyler Welch (Kayla), Caleb Welch, and Brenna Welch; ten great-grandchildren, Maeva Morris, Liam Morris, Penny Morris, Henry Johnson, Hayden Johnson, Perry Johnson, Julia Johnson, Ava Welch, Olivia Welch, and Addy Welch; and many other special family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walker “Bobby” Parker, Sr.; her parents, Samuel Sneed Dutton, and Nina Bruce Adams Dutton; and her three brothers, Bruce Dutton, Ted Dutton, and Warren Dutton.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mrs. Parker will be 11:00am Friday, November 13, 2026, at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Scott Efird. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Burgess Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to a charity of one’s choice.