Martha E (Huff) Parker Obituary (1920 - 2013)

Martha E Parker, age 92, of Elwood, passed away on January 29, 2013, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, IN following a brief illness. Martha was born on September 27, 1920, to Ned and Goldie (Bugh) Huff in Marion, IN. Martha married Chauncey Parker on Nov. 26, 1942, and he passed away on Oct. 19. 1999. She graduated from Ball State Teachers College in 1942. She received a Masters Degree in Counseling & Guidance from Ball State University in 1962.Martha retired from Elwood Community High School as a Guidance Counselor after many years of service. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Tri Kappa, and First United Methodist Church. She served on the Board of Directors for the Madison County of Indiana Center for Mental Health for 6 years.Martha donated her time as a hospital volunteer for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. Martha is survived by: Son - Dr. Larry & wife Anne Parker of New Bern, NC 4 Grandchildren- Benjamin Cutler of Michigan, Catherine Parker of Elwood, Michael Parker and, Dr. Alison Parker both of Wilmington, NCShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Mike Parker.Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana.St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Volunteer Memorial Service will be at 6:00 PM Friday followed by a Celebration of life service with Rev. Chris Dare of the First United Methodist Church officiating.Burial will be at a later date at Anderson Memorial Park in Anderson, IN.The family request in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to Elwood Community High School Music Department.