Gladys Walker Parsons widow of James Hilton Parsons Jr. passed away on September 25 2009. She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Mr. and Mrs. James H. Parsons III of Greenville Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Parsons of Potomac MD and David and Lisa Parsons Herndon of Atlanta GA; seven grandchildren and their spouses: Mr. and Mrs. Heyward Dunlap Lindsay Parsons James H. Parsons IV Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parsons Michael Parsons Laura Herndon and Sarah Herndon; two great grandchildren: George and Claiborne Dunlap; two sisters: Mrs. Dorris Walker Reynolds and Dr. Robert and Iris Walker Prince; three sisters-in-law: Mrs. Doris Walker Mrs. Jane Walker and Mrs Jeanette Walker; and many loving nieces and nephews.A long-time resident of Prosperity SC Mrs. Parsons was an active member of Macedonia Lutheran Church the Newberry Fine Arts Club the Roadrunners Travel Club the Lake Murray Power Squadron and the Lake Murray Line Dancers. Visitation was Saturday evening at Whitaker Funeral Home 1704 College St. Newberry SC from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The memorial service was held at Macedonia Lutheran Church at 3:00 PM Sunday with interment at Newberry Memorial Gardens.Memorials may be made to Macedonia Lutheran Church 49 Macedonia Lutheran Church Road Prosperity SC 29127.Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.