Margaret Ware Parrish
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MIDWAY – Margaret Ware Parrish, 91, died Fri, Oct 1, 2010, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Charles Ware and Catherine Wallace Parrish, and was a direct descendent of Judge Caleb Wallace, who was instrumental in establishing the State of Kentucky in 1792. A 1941 graduate of Centre College, Margaret Ware went on to complete graduate work at the University of Kentucky and the University of Indiana. She was a pioneer in Kentucky women’s sports and her influence on women’s sports grew from a teaching and coaching career that spanned more than three decades. In 1973 she received a merit award from the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; and in 1996 she was inducted into the Centre College Athletic Hall of Fame. She was the author of several books including Outstanding Kentucky Women in Sports 1900-1968 in which she shared her insights into expanding opportunities for women in sports; and was a co-author of Woodford County, Kentucky: The First Two Hundred Years. Margaret Ware was active in civic affairs in Woodford County for over forty years; was a past President of the Woodford County Historical Society; Board member of the Woodford County Humane Society; was a three time recipient of the Midway Lion’s Club Citizen of the Year Award; and served as co-chairman of the Woodford County Bicentennial Celebration in 1989. She taught physical education and coached all sports at Midway College until she retired in 1979. After retirement she remained active and continued her life-long love and caring for animals, including the homeless cats of Midway. She was a member of the Midway Christian Church and is survived by several cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at the Midway Christian Church at 11am on Thu, Oct 7th with visitation at the church at 10am. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Milward-Broadway is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Midway Christian Church, 123 E. Bruen Street, Midway, KY 40347; Midway College, 512 E. Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347; Woodford Humane Society, 890 Tyrone Pike, Versailles, KY 40383; or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kenob, Utah 84741.Lexington Herald-Leader, Oct. 4, 2010
Note: I had spoken with this lovely lady over the phone many times in the past year regarding the Ware family in Woodford and Franklin counties, Kentucky. She was always helpful and cordial; a pleasure to talk to. Her thoughts on Ware history and genealogy in the counties was appreciated. It was she who directed me to the Woodford Co. Historical Society and where I developed a friendship with Marti Martin, one of their researchers, who has continued to supply me with valuable information on the Wares and related families of Kentucky. Margaret never married nor had siblings, however she knew all about her lineage and her connection to the Ware and Parrish families. She will be missed by many who loved her endearing spirit.
A wonderful lady who led a fulfilling life. She will leave an everlasting void in our society. Thank you Vicki for posting this for I have heard you speak highly of her often.
Wayne