LaRue Parker
| Sundra LaRue Martin Parker | |
|---|---|
| Tribe | Chairperson of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma |
| Born | July 21, 1935 |
| Died |
May 20, 2011 Anadarko, Oklahoma |
| Successor | Brenda Shemayme Edwards |
| Spouse(s) | Leonard Parker, m. 1951 |
| Children | Six children |
| Parents | Michael Martin, Wynema Southerland Martin |
Sundra LaRue Martin Parker (1935–2011) was the former Chairperson of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. She served as chairperson as early as 2000,[1] and was re-elected over opposition candidate, Christine Smith Noah, in the July 9, 2005 election. In 2009, Park was succeeded in the position by Brenda Shemayme Edwards.[2]
Parker was born on 21 July 1935. Her parents were Michael and Wynema Southerland Martin.[3] Her father, Michael Martin, or Silver Moon, of Verden, Oklahoma was a prolific painter with several pieces in the Caddo Heritage Museum's permanent collection.[4]
LaRue was Caddo tribal princess in 1951. On 29 December 1951, Parker married Leonard Parker, and together they had six children.[3]
Parker died on 20 May 2011 in Anadarko, Oklahoma.[3]
References
- ↑ Meredith, Howard. "Caddo (Kadohadacho)." Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. (retrieved 6 Sept 2009)
- ↑ Brenda Shemayme Edwards elected Caddo Nation chairwoman. NewsOK.(retrieved 13 Sept 2009)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Sunda LaRue Martin Parker." Lawton Constitution. 21 May 2011 (retrieved 19 June 2011)
- ↑ "News Archives." Caddo Nation. February 2005 (retrieved 27 July 2010)