CAROLYN A. PARKER

Carolyn A. Parker, age 80, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:25 a.m. on March 14, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City.Born on June 4, 1932 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth (Gallaway) Hilyard.

She attended Central High School, Fort Wayne and went to Warner Beauty College.On September 6, 1947 she married Kenneth J. Parker in Fort Wayne.She moved to Whitley County from Fort Wayne in 1951.Carolyn began her employment as a hairdresser at Clip & Curl.She went on to become they payroll clerk at Dana Corporation in Churubusco, retiring with 20 years of service.Since her retirement she has been employed as the payroll clerk for the Peddler's Post, Inc.Carolyn had a love for flowers and in her free time enjoyed indoor gardening.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Victoria (James) Wise of Cape Coral, FL; son, Jay (Becky) Parker of Hernando, FL; 7 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and her brother, Roger Hilyard of Fresno, CA.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth J. Parker; son, Douglas Parker and sister, Kathleen Rupert.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Columbia City, with Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating.Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Parker's memory to the American Cancer Society.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City.