Frances Evelyn Parker, age 89, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Arcadia, FL. She was born February 20, 1924 in Fort Ogden, FL. and a lifetime resident of DeSoto County. Evelyn was of the Methodist faith and a member of Pine Level United Methodist Church in Arcadia. Evelyn was a very loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister and will be sorely missed by her family. She was a volunteer at Memorial School for many years and was awarded District Volunteer of the year. She was a member of the Peace River Chapter #30 of the OES, enjoyed fishing, cooking, reading, collecting antiques, yard sales and bargain shopping. She is survived by one son; Lewis Henry (Stella) Parker IV of Arcadia, two daughters Karen P. (Barry) Raineri and Lauana" Peppi" Thompson both of Arcadia; one brother Homer E. Daughtrey of Tallahassee, FL and one sister Marguerite Arlen Ellerbee of Lake Placid, FL; seven grandchildren Deidre Dee Dee Raineri, Asya J. Phillips, Travis Parnell Parker, Thomas Marion Parker III, Allen Eugene Smithers, Eric Vaughn Smithers and April Jean Parker and five great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Marion Parker, Jr., parents Cecil C. and Gertrude Collins Daughtrey, brother Charles Daughtrey. Memorial services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 11:00am at Pine Level United Methodist Church, 9596 NW Pine Level St., Arcadia with Pastor Brian Russell officiating. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangments.