On 8 April 2016, Dr Enid Parker, known as ‘Asamolta’ or the ‘Red lioness’ to the Afar people of East Africa, went to be with the Lord she had served so passionately, for so many years.
Born in Edenfield in Lancashire in 1920, her childhood was a sad one. Her father’s health was ruined by the Great War and he died when Enid was only seven. Her mother was unable to care for Enid and her two brothers, so they were all cared for by other relatives.
During World War Two, Enid served in the land army and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. Following the war she became a PE teacher. It was in the early 1950s that she came to faith in Jesus Christ and was soon confronted with the possibility of missionary work overseas. She initially rejected the suggestion, believing that she was too old, although only in her 30s!
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