November 24, 1941 – January 30, 2023
Marian Kathleen Parris (Kate), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother lost her battle with Parkinson’s on January 30, 2023, at the age of 81. Kate was born on November 24, 1941, to Armstead Denmark and Ernestine Little Denmark in Mobile, Alabama. She spent her life in Mobile, Houston, Austin, Tallahassee and Lakeway.
Kate loved God and shared that endless love with her children, grandchildren and friends. Kate retired from the Rouse Company after a career in large mall management and marketing. She and her husband Jim loved to travel, especially to Yellowstone National Park. Kate enjoyed being a member of DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution. She attended the Lakeway Church and her favorite times where visiting and learning with her special Bible Study friends and travelling with the PrimeTimers group. A friend recently remarked that Kate epitomized God’s grace, even during her illness.
Kate is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Kelly and husband Ray Smith of Lakeway; son Steve and wife Kim Placker of Austin; grandchildren Kyle and wife Lillian Ramage of Leander; Rhett Smith of Houston; Sarah and husband Davis McQueen, Cydney Placker and Raegan Placker all of Austin; Emily and husband Joseph Castillo and great-grandchildren, Penelope, Evelyn and Josiah all of Lake Jackson.
She is also survived by five step-children, Karen, Cheri, Missy, Mendy and James and their families.
A very special thank you to her loving caregivers Bianca, Chris and John.
Memorial Service, Saturday, February 18, 2023, 1:00 PM, The Lakeway Church, 2203 Lakeway Blvd., Lakeway, TX 78734, Brent Graham, officiant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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