Lorrie Anne (Cash) Parker

Lorrie Anne (Cash) Parker, wife of James Stephen Parker, went to be with her Savior she loves on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, KY following an illness of several weeks. Lorrie was born in Frankfort, KY on December 18th, 1960; the second daughter of David F. and Rita Jone Cash.

Lorrie gave her heart and soul to Jesus at Bible Camp, Levi Jackson State Park in London, KY; a place that meant a great deal to her faith growing up. She was baptized and worshipped with her family at Providence Church of Christ and her Lord Jesus developed within her a compassionate heart toward service to others.

Lorrie vividly recalls hearing a sermon regarding the devastation of the abortion of children in the womb. She became very passionate about defending and protecting the unborn. This led her to work wherever she could with groups of like passion for Life.

Lorrie served on the Board of Right to Life of Central Kentucky for 28 years. During those years she served two terms as Chapter President. She also served one term as Vice-President of Kentucky Right to Life of Louisville.

Lorrie helped to establish the Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn located in the historic Frankfort Cemetery overlooking the State Capitol. She most recently served as Chairman of the Memorial Committee. Lorrie especially wanted young people to visit the memorial and learn about its importance.

Lorrie was a graduate of Rockcastle County High School, class of 1978; and Union College in Barbourville, class of 1982. She went to work in the offices of Gray Construction Company in Lexington. She then worked as a legal secretary for the Law Firm of Stites & Harbison, also in Lexington.

With a desire to be of influence in state government Lorrie became active in campaigns for Republican candidates. Following his election, Lorrie became Special Assistant of Congressman Ernie Fletcher. She also worked for a time with the legal team for Governor Fletcher’s Administration until she left to dedicate more time to her Right to Life work. Lorrie later returned to serve as Office Manager for Governor Matt Bevin.

Lorrie was a beloved and faithful member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Alongside her husband, Steve, they taught and shepherded the Adult Singles Sunday School Class for over 20 years.

Besides her husband of 25 years, James “Steve” Parker, those left to celebrate Lorrie’s life are, one sister, Allison Reynolds and husband Roger, of Brodhead, KY; one nephew, Jason Reynolds and wife, Ashley; one niece, Loren Reynolds; and one great-niece, Trinity Reynolds, all of Mt. Vernon, KY. Three aunts, Jennie Payne and husband, Jackie of Mt. Vernon, KY, Judy Carter of Lexington, KY, and Mabel Cash of Brodhead, KY; Brother-in-law, Jeff Parker and wife Bonnie of Altamonte Springs, FL; Sisters-in-law Susan Wright and husband Ed of Mountain City, TN, and Sharon Parker of London, England; along with many cousins, organization and professional associates, and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lorrie’s paternal and maternal grandparents were Edgar and Elizabeth Ellen Cash and John Ephraim and Addie Edith Harris. Her paternal and maternal great-grandparents were Frank and Joan Cash and Henry Ed and Effie Jones.

Services, under the direction of Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY are:

Visitation Monday, March 2nd, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, 4300 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington, KY

Funeral Tuesday, March 3rd, 10:00am, at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, with Pastors Nick Sandefur and Mike James officiating.

Graveside service and burial at Ottawa Cemetery at 1:30 P.m, 949 Ottawa Rd., Brodhead, Ky, with Bro. Edward Daugherty and Bro. Arthur Hunt officiating.

Pallbearers: Jason Reynolds, David Prigge, Ken Westberry, Danny Kimbrell, Dave Holzwarth and Alex Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorrie’s memory may be made to Kentucky Memorial for the Unborn, PO Box 910312, Lexington, KY 40591 or www.kymemorialfortheunborn.org