Eva Jean Parker

Georgetown--Eva “Jean” Parker, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Jean was born on August 2, 1933, in Wilmington, DE to the late Frank and Cathryn (Bowden) Hastings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and a grandson, Jesse Wade Eskridge. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Georgetown, and the United Methodist Women. Jean spent a majority of her life raising children. In addition to helping tend to children in her own family, she was an in-home daycare provider for 36 years. “Mom-mom Jean” was known for watching game shows and the Orioles, having “cookie time” in the afternoon, using cool pops to heal any hurt, and for playing a mean game of Yahtzee! She also loved to read, paint ceramics, do puzzles and word searches, attend stock car races, and watch NASCAR. The most important thing to Jean was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and loved any excuse or holiday to have a family gathering. She also enjoyed supporting and watching her grandchildren in their activities and sports. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, R. Alfred Parker; children, April Eskridge (Jesse), David Parker (Lana), Laura Parker, and Chris Parker (Lisa); grandchildren, Chad Eskridge, Julie Powers (Skip), Jason Eskridge (Arlene), Brian Parker (Casey), Aimee Parker Mumford (Walt), John Stevenson (Christine), Amber Stevenson, Justin Stevenson (Jen), Jennie Goins, and Jackson Parker (Bethany); 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 12 noon in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947, where friends may call after 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Johns United Methodist Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at: www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com