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 by | Brenda Shemayme Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1935 |
| Died | May 20, 2011 Anadarko, Oklahoma |
| Spouse(s) | Leonard Parker, m. 1951 |
| Children | Six children |
| Parent(s) | Michael 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
edit- ^ 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)
- ^ Brenda Shemayme Edwards elected Caddo Nation chairwoman. NewsOK.(retrieved 13 Sept 2009)
- ^ a b c "Sunda LaRue Martin Parker." Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine Lawton Constitution. 21 May 2011 (retrieved 19 June 2011)
- ^ "News Archives." Archived 2006-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Caddo Nation. February 2005 (retrieved 27 July 2010)
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