LaRue Parker
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Sundra LaRue Martin Parker (1935–2011) was the former Chairperson of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. She served as chairperson as early as 2000, and was re-elected over opposition candidate, Christine Smith Noah, in the July 9, 2005 election. In 2009, Park was succeeded in the position by Brenda Shemayme Edwards.

Parker was born on 21 July 1935. Her parents were Michael and Wynema Southerland Martin. Her father, Michael Martin, or Silver Moon, of Verden, Oklahoma
Verden, Oklahoma
Verden is a town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 659 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Verden is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....

was a prolific painter with several pieces in the Caddo Heritage Museum's permanent collection.

LaRue was Caddo tribal princess in 1951. On 29 December 1951, Parker married Leonard Parker, and together they had six children.

Parker died on 20 May 2011 in Anadarko.
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