Ruth S. Parker, 96, of Vero Beach, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at her home in Vero Beach.
Parker was born Aug. 27, 1914, in Burlington, N.J., and moved to Vero Beach in 1993 from Miami.
She was a graduate of Cornell University and had been a benefits coordinator for Burdines prior to her retirement.
She was of the Episcopal faith
Survivors include her daughter Carol Otto, of Vero Beach; sister Carol Pfeiffer, of Vero Beach; and two grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her first husband G. Ralph Keil and her second husband Penson Pomeroy Parker
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, PO Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
No services are planned at this time
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.
Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
