I was shocked and saddened to hear of Soror Parker's passing.

RIP, beautiful Soror. :(

Sorors is there a link to the obituary or any articles about Soror Marjorie's passing available? I am truly saddened to hear this news, especially after having such a wonderful time this weekend celebrating National Founders' Day.

I received the news of Soror Parker's passing this afternoon-I am saddened by this, she wrote a beautiful history book of Alpha Kappa Alpha! May she rest in peace.

UDC Trustee, Educator Marjorie H. Parker

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By Patricia Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 18, 2006; Page B05

Marjorie Holloman Parker, 89, who served as chairman of the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees and was an appointed member of the old, pre-home rule D.C. City Council, died of heart disease Jan. 16 at her home in Washington.

Dr. Parker, who for decades was a prominent educator and community leader, was a lifelong Republican. In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon appointed her to succeed another woman, Margaret A. Haywood, on the council.

Read the rest here.

Beauty was always in the "Eye of the Beholder"...

Soror, thank you for posting the obit. It gave me another look at Soror Parker beyond her role in our sorority.

One of my chapter Sorors just now sent to the chapter an e-mail about her memories of Soror Parker:


Soror Marjorie H. Parker, our 15th Supreme Basilus, was a brilliant , dedicated, and warm hearted educator. We will all miss her; she was the faculty sponsor of Beta Lambda, the Chapter where I crossed the burning sands a long time ago (smile).

So shall I.

Sorors, the footprints of greatness have led the way so let's hold up our light and always step in the SPIRIT. To have been in the same sisterhood and in the same life span as Soror Parker, I am honored!

You're welcome Soror.

I offer my sympathies to the women of AKA on the death of former Supreme Basileus, Mrs. Parker. She was also the widow of Judge J. Barrington Parker, an Omega man, made at Beta chapter, Lincoln Univ(PA).

"Que Psi Phi 'til the day I die!"