Catharine Janet Parker

Catharine J. Parker, 68, of Carmel, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis. She was born on October 22, 1947 to the late Herbert and Catharine (Bailey) Parker in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Catharine was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools of District 87, Bloomington, IL, and also held many educational positions at many school districts. She was incredibly proud of her PhD from Purdue University; furthering education was very important to her. Catharine enjoyed knitting, stained glass, and sharing her craft talents with others. Most of all, she loved spending time with her granddaughters.
Catharine is survived by her son, Steve (Christina) Layton; daughter, Alicia (Eric) Robinson; granddaughters, Tess & Emily Layton, Meredith Robinson, and Jessica Bales; sister, Carole (Roger) Underwood; as well as a nephew, a niece, and multiple cousins.
Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton County Express, c/o Janus Developmental Service, Inc., 1555 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46062; or, PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc., 1078 Third Avenue SW, Carmel, IN 46032.