Catherine Dale Taylor Parker, 89, of Lumberton, NC passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

She was born in Robeson County on July 2nd, 1937 to the late Oliver and Mary Taylor.

Catherine worked for the Ford dealership 47 years she took great pride in her job and had a special bond with several employees there.

In her spare she loved to get on a lawn mower so she could sing, and was always raking leaves and playing with fire. If she wasn't in the yard she was baking. Lord we are going to miss those cakes!

She always said idle hands were the devil's work, stay busy and you'll be alright because there's always something to do!

She loved each and every family member deeply! She will be greatly missed but she is with her "Sonny" now in there heavenly home.

She is survived by her two sisters, Betty Faye Jones of Lumberton, NC and Christine Thompson of Durham, NC; her two sons, Bertin Keith Parker of Orrum, NC and Ricky Parker of Lumberton, NC; her daughter, Wanda Kay Jackson of Lumberton, NC; grandchildren, Mary Catherine, Kristen, Lauren, Jessica, Ashley and Russell, along with 10 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the funeral service on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Taylor Family Cemetery in Lumberton.