In Memory Of
Carol Parker
1945
2017
Carol Parker
January 31, 1945 — May 4, 2017
Carol Parker, 72, passed away at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka on May 4, 2017.
She was born in Delaware, OH to Margaret "Skip" and William Russell.
After graduation from Stephens College in 1967, Carol worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Based in New York, Carol was able to schedule trips to Texas to carry on a courtship with her future husband, Dave, who was an Air Force social worker in Wichita Falls, TX. Shortly after marrying Dave, the couple moved to Topeka in 1970 where Dave took a position with the Menninger Foundation.
In her early years in Topeka, Carol was active in the Winter Women, Junior League, Minerva Club, Performing Arts for Children, and The Federated Doll Club. Music was an important part of Carol's life. As a soprano, Carol took pride in her ability to hit the high notes. She was an original member of Topeka Festival Singers. Carol sang for several years in the choir at Grace Episcopal Cathedral and served for a brief time as a paid soloist at First Presbyterian Church. In recent years, Carol's love for animals resulted in her fostering newborn kittens for the Humane Society.
Colorful in both personality and dress, Carol was known for her bright clothes, earrings and eye wear. Among her many interests were travel, cooking and reading. Dinners with friends and her monthly book discussion group were special to her. Carol was a third generation member of the Bay View Association in Bay View, Michigan. Carol relished spending summers at the family cottage in Bay View where she enjoyed attending lectures and concerts, taking cooking classes and serving on committees.
She is survived by her husband, Dave; two children, Mark (Sarah) Parker of Holland, MI and Lynette (Chris) Palmer of Topeka; granddaughters, Maura, Jillian, and Suzy Parker; grandsons, Nick, Jack, and Bradley Palmer. Carol is also survived by her older brother Bill (Judi) of Indianapolis, IN.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ann.
Visitation is scheduled at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or the Women's Fund Endowment in care of the Topeka Community Foundation.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
She was born in Delaware, OH to Margaret "Skip" and William Russell.
After graduation from Stephens College in 1967, Carol worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. Based in New York, Carol was able to schedule trips to Texas to carry on a courtship with her future husband, Dave, who was an Air Force social worker in Wichita Falls, TX. Shortly after marrying Dave, the couple moved to Topeka in 1970 where Dave took a position with the Menninger Foundation.
In her early years in Topeka, Carol was active in the Winter Women, Junior League, Minerva Club, Performing Arts for Children, and The Federated Doll Club. Music was an important part of Carol's life. As a soprano, Carol took pride in her ability to hit the high notes. She was an original member of Topeka Festival Singers. Carol sang for several years in the choir at Grace Episcopal Cathedral and served for a brief time as a paid soloist at First Presbyterian Church. In recent years, Carol's love for animals resulted in her fostering newborn kittens for the Humane Society.
Colorful in both personality and dress, Carol was known for her bright clothes, earrings and eye wear. Among her many interests were travel, cooking and reading. Dinners with friends and her monthly book discussion group were special to her. Carol was a third generation member of the Bay View Association in Bay View, Michigan. Carol relished spending summers at the family cottage in Bay View where she enjoyed attending lectures and concerts, taking cooking classes and serving on committees.
She is survived by her husband, Dave; two children, Mark (Sarah) Parker of Holland, MI and Lynette (Chris) Palmer of Topeka; granddaughters, Maura, Jillian, and Suzy Parker; grandsons, Nick, Jack, and Bradley Palmer. Carol is also survived by her older brother Bill (Judi) of Indianapolis, IN.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ann.
Visitation is scheduled at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or the Women's Fund Endowment in care of the Topeka Community Foundation.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carol Parker, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, May 11, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Memorial Service
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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