Loretta "Kaye" Parker, 76, of Lexington, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington.

Kaye was born on July 24, 1946, in Lexington, the daughter of William and Modinia (Garvin) Bell.  She was united in marriage to Don Parker of Henrietta on May 23, 1964; he preceded her in death on November 5, 2001.

Survivors include: three sons: Dennis (Carolyn) Parker of Warsaw, David (Alyssa) Parker of Henrietta, and Donnie Parker of Richmond; five grandchildren: Dennis, Charlene, Nathan, Kalyn, and Allison; and 10 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Dylan, Olivia, Ariana, Kylie, Nathan, Rylie, Josie, Brock, and Hudson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Randy Bell, and two sisters, Saundra Bullock, and Sharon Frisbee.

Kaye was reared and educated in the area of her birth and graduated from the Lexington High School in 1964.  She worked at Price Candy Company in Richmond and at the Higginsville Habilitation Center.  Kaye dearly loved her children and grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kaye Parker Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  Please remember to share your memories of Kaye with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .