Bartow - Sarah "Brucie" Parker, age 76, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her residence in Bartow. Born March 3, 1942 in Bartow, to James P. and Eloise Bruce Reese, Mrs. Parker was a lifelong resident of Bartow. She was a graduate of Bartow Summerlin Institute and Florida State University and a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She was a Social Worker with the State of Florida Department Social Services. She was survived by her daughter: Christi Leigh Brewer (Denise Pajak) of Atlanta, GA; three brothers: Jon L. Reese (Carol), Oviedo, FL; James P. Reese, Steinhatchee, FL; Albert E. Reese (Angie), Bartow; three sisters: Shirley Harkey (Bud) Homosassa, FL; Harriet Oglesby (Hugh), Lakeland and Nancy Kesinger (Michael), Winter Haven, FL, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Heartland for Children, 1239 E. Main Street, Bartow, 33830. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com