Cheri Parke

Cheri Parke of Campbellsville, daughter of Faye Hayward Rafferty Howell and the late Joe Beard, was born July 7, 1961 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:28 A.M., Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Lexington. Age: 65

She professed faith in Christ and was a strong Christian woman.

Cheri was an employee of Fruit of the Loom and Campbellsville Apparel. In her retirement years she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family members. She also liked gardening, taking day trips and shopping with close friends. She was a pillar of strength for her family, providing a willing, helpful hand and serving others wherever she saw a need.

She was united in marriage to Michael Lee Parke June 4, 1993 who preceded her in death July 23, 2015.

Cheri is survived by one daughter, Amanda and son-in law Scott Hess of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Kate Hess and Karlee Hess; her mother, Faye Howell and husband, James Hugh “Tuddy” Howell of Campbellsville; her step-mother, Mildred Beard of Campbellsville; one brother, Jeremy Hogan of Texas; two step-sisters: Bobbi Faulkner and husband, Dean of Campbellsville, and Alison Starcher and husband, Jeremy of Florence; several nieces and nephews and closest friends Lisa and Darryl Eastridge,as well as many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robbie Beard July 25, 2024.

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VISITATION: 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 24, 2026 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Will Warren and Minister Rodney Booe

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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