She was born February 7, 1928 to Ollie and Mary Iva Evans. She enjoyed a life as a homemaker and a prominent member of First United Methodist Church of Smackover.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, Homer Parks; sisters, Oleta Stamper, Dorothy Martisek and Marie Darden; brothers, Melvin Evans and Vernon Evans.
Survivors include her sons, Tommy Parks (Cindy) of El Dorado, Robert Parks of Smackover and her daughter, Carolyn Rowan (Gregg) of Smackover; sister, Jean Butcher of El Dorado; grandchildren, Cassie Hegwood (David) of Smackover, Bryce Rowan (Haley) of Smackover and Chase Rowan (Spencer) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; great-grandchildren, Alex and Eli Rowan of Smackover; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family; and all her special caregivers.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Salem Cemetery on Lisbon Rd. and a graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Parks officiating.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association-Arkansas, 11300 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Suite 205A, Little Rock, AR 72212; John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 or Salem Cemetery, C/O Bob Willett, P.O. Box 107, Smackover, AR 71762.
Condolences can be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
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