LaRue Parker

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]

Sundra LaRue Martin Parker
Chairperson of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma leader
Succeeded byBrenda Shemayme Edwards
Personal details
BornJuly 21, 1935
DiedMay 20, 2011
Anadarko, Oklahoma
Spouse(s)Leonard Parker, m. 1951
ChildrenSix children
ParentsMichael Martin, Wynema Southerland Martin

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
  1. Meredith, Howard. "Caddo (Kadohadacho)." Archived 2010-07-19 at the Wayback Machine Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. (retrieved 6 Sept 2009)
  2. Brenda Shemayme Edwards elected Caddo Nation chairwoman. NewsOK.(retrieved 13 Sept 2009)
  3. "Sunda LaRue Martin Parker." Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine Lawton Constitution. 21 May 2011 (retrieved 19 June 2011)
  4. "News Archives." Archived 2006-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Caddo Nation. February 2005 (retrieved 27 July 2010)



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