Paige "Parker" Kiara Berry

Paige Kiara Berry, known to all who loved her as “Parker,” passed away on August 19, 2025, in Delray, Florida. A woman of profound empathy and vibrant creativity, Parker lived a life defined by her resilient spirit and an unwavering love for her family.

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, into a military family, Parker’s early years were a journey across the globe. From Kentucky and Alabama to Korea and the DMV area, her travels shaped a deep love for Christ, a curiosity for people, and a passion for the arts. These experiences fueled her lifelong dream: to heal others as a medical professional and to inspire them through her artwork.

Parker’s faith was her foundation. Raised in the church, she accepted Christ at an early age and later converted to Catholicism while a student at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. Guided by the mentorship of Patricia McGann and Dave Long, Lourdes became her "home away from home," a place where her soul was nourished and her character was formed.

Her creative lineage ran deep. Coming from a long line of artists, Parker possessed an uncanny ability to bring her imagination to life. Yet, her heart was equally drawn to service. While attending Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, she honed her skills as a teenage EMT. Her dedication to helping others in their most vulnerable moments remains a point of immense pride for her family, who continue to honor her service through their annual support of the Bethesda Fire and Rescue.

Parker’s journey was also one of immense private struggle. Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and battling addiction, she faced challenges that often go unseen. Yet, Parker was the bravest person her parents ever knew. She fought her disease head-on with a resilience that was nothing short of miraculous. At the time of her passing, Parker was celebrating 14 months of hard-won sobriety—a testament to her strength and her desire to be her "whole self" for those she loved.

Despite her illness, Parker refused to let the world pass her by. She traveled to Peru, Thailand, and throughout Europe, finding beauty in every corner of the earth. No matter the state of her internal battle, she ended every conversation with the words, "I love you." To speak those words while fighting for one's own sanity was a gift of pure, radiant kindness.

Parker believed that God places unique gifts inside every person. Her greatest gifts to the world were her children—Hannah, Charles, and Madison—whom she named after her beloved.

A memorial service for Parker will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl St, Bethesda, MD.