Julia M. Parkerson, age 87, of Cadwell, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Parkerson was born in Laurens County on April 13, 1933, to the late G.L. and Emmie Burch Murkerson. She was a retired Elementary School teacher working many dedicated years with the Laurens County Board of Education. She also taught public and private piano lessons for many years. Mrs. Parkerson was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many capacities over the years including teaching Sunday School and playing the piano and organ. She had a true servant's heart and was known to those in her community for the love and generosity shown through visits, meals, donations, cards, and words of encouragement. She loved gardening and cooking but her greatest joy was found in spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parkerson was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 65 years, Roy Edward Parkerson.

She is survived by her daughters Kay Calhoun (Jerry), of Rentz and Debbie Wood, of Dublin; grandchildren, Eric Wood (Morgan), Sylvia Welch (Tim), and Martina Suttles (Joseph); great-grandchildren, Colby Butler, Parker Wood, Eli Suttles, Finnley Suttles, Tyler Wood, Bodhi Welch, and Logan Calhoun.

Services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 11:00 AM in the Family Life Center of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Greg Lowery and Rev. Mark Sweat will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Sammy Martin, Greg Burch, Don Murkerson, Bobby Wood, David Moye, and David Fifer.

Townsend Brothers Funeral Home and Staff respectfully ask all in attendance to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines .