Elgenia Parker Sliger

Elgenia Parker Sliger age 89 of Paris, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at AHC Paris.

Elgenia was a Christian by faith. She enjoyed traveling in their RV with her late husband, and spending time with her family and all the kids.

Elgenia married Billy Sliger October 20, 1951, and they were married almost 64 years before he preceded her in death June 10, 2013.

Born August 12, 1934, in the VanDyke Community of Henry County, she was the daughter of the late Elgin Isaac Parker and the late Mattie Emily Davis Parker.

Survivors include a brother, Paul Henry Parker of Camden, TN; two granddaughters, Staci (Chris) McGrady of Paris, and Jeni Odom of Knoxville, TN; five great grandchildren, Hunter (Ashley) Brogdon, Tyler (Kori) Brogdon, Weston (Jaryn) Brogdon, Kara Grace Brogdon, and Ava McGrady; and four great great grandchildren, Maddox Brogdon, Sutton Brogdon, Blair Brogdon, and Eli Brogdon; and a son in law, Gary Doughten.

In addition to her husband and parents, Elgenia was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ginger Carol Odom Doughten; three sisters, Francis Emily Blackwell, Sue Dell Hubbard, and Mary Lou Atchison; and three brothers, Larry Elgin Parker, Thomas Joseph Parker, and Jesse Darden “J.D” Parker, Sr.

Ridgeway Funeral Home 201 Dunlap St., Paris, TN 38242, will be handling the arrangements. Her body is to be cremated. Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, May19, 2024, from 12 until 2 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Her memorial service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 2 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home.