Mrs. Katherine Parker, 94, a faithful servant of her Lord, went into his presence on June 30, 2020 in Paris. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2020 in Meadowbrook Gardens with Rev. Mike Fortenberry officiating. Pallbearers will be Eric Wood, Josh Bivens, Tyler Henderson and Kenny Holman. There will not be a public visitation but friends may come by the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home to sign the register and you may send an online condolence by visting www.fry-gibbs.com.
Mrs. Parker was born on July 9, 1925 in Lamar Co. a daughter of Dewitt “Deacon” Moore and Norine Vorholzer Moore. She married G.E. Parker on March 24, 1943 in Paris. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Laverne Moore Fry.
Katherine was a pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Being a pastor’s wife she was active in church singing in the choir, playing piano and teaching Sunday School. Katherine was a member of His Place Fellowship and was a devoted Dallas Mavericks fan.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane Holman and husband, Kenny; grandchildren, Krystal Bivens and husband, Josh and Savannah Wood and husband, Eric; great-grandchildren, Tyler Henderson and wife, Kammi of Lubbock, Emmelie Bivens of Paris and Tate Bivens of Alabama; brother, S.A. “Butch” Moore and wife, Margaret and several nieces and nephews.
