Bernese Parker, 73, of Millen died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the Heritage Inn Health Center in Statesboro.

Brother Bill Coggins led family and friends in a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Scarboro Baptist Church.

Survivors include five sons: Terry C. Brigdon Sr. of Millen, Jerry W. Brigdon of Atlanta, Dennis Holley of Dublin, Glenn Rooks, also of Dublin, and Derrell Mullis of Adrian; six daughters: Debra Vaughan of Atlanta, Janice McMillan of Statesboro, Patricia Phillips of Tyrone, Linda Allen of Guyton, Becky Mickel of Lake Sinclair and Judy Allen of Dublin; three sisters; two brothers; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Scarboro Baptist Church, Millen, GA 30442.