Karen Sue Parker
November 3, 2019
Karen Sue Parker, 59, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grammy, died Sunday, November 3, 2019. Viewing 4 pm – 8 pm, Thursday, November 7, 2019; Funeral Service 2:00 pm, Friday, November 8, 2019, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Karen was an Executive Administrative Assistant at Spirit AeroSystems and previously at Beechcraft for 38 years. Survived by her parents, Robert Lee and Shirley Jeanne King; husband, William “Bill” Edward Parker all of Wichita, KS; daughters, Nicole Suzanne (Dustin) Roesch, Sara Elizabeth (Rodney) Johnson both of Derby, KS; sister, Susan Kay (Randy) Ring of Burdick, KS; grandchildren, Tatum, Ali, Parker; nieces, Ashley Coon of Clearwater, KS, Taylor Ring of Lebo, KS; great-nephews, Scott, Logan; cousin, Shawn Aragon of Los Angeles, CA; many other relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Karen, heaven is a brighter place thanks to your shining spirit.
Karen will always & forever live in our hearts. So grateful for her legacy of love & friendship, but most of all her beautiful smile & example to live each day to its fullest…and laugh often!
I know that Karen was loved and will be missed like few others, including by me. She is one of the few from my large graduating class that I kept in touch with. I remember the day she rode her new Raleigh ten-speed by my house, and later riding with her up to the Thriftway to buy sunflower seeds. I’m sure she and Keri Cumley are hanging on each other as we speak. We walked together at graduation and then barely saw each other until our 30th high school reunion. The attached picture was us standing in front of our lockers at South High. Hugs to all her family.
Karen was a person we all should aspire to be. She was an incredible person, with love in her heart who always had time for others. I’ll always cherish our time working together at Beechcraft. Rest peacefully, Karen. God Bless.
God blessed us by giving us Karen for our neighbor. We will miss her very much. Will miss our chats we had in the front yard, getting to hear about her daughters and grandkids. She truly was an angel on earth , God has her in his hands now. Rex & Marsha Jesse
Remember the good times and love that was shared. She is in Gods loving arms now and forever.
In memory of Karen Sue Parker, Belinda Atteberry lit a candle
Sorry for your loss . I met her one time in Kansas at Rodger’s house ,with my wife jaquetta “Jake” . what a fantastic woman . She will be missed.
Karen always showed me such kindness and support. She gave me one of my very best friends…her daughter Sara. To the whole family my heart is with you. Love you all.
In memory of Karen Sue Parker, The Martin’s lit a candle
I am sorry for your loss.
David and I are so very sorry for loss.
Sweet, selfless, welcoming, warm, kind and simply adorable. The list is endless to describe Karen. She will never be forgotten.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.