Margaret Theresa Parks

1927 - 2013

Margaret Theresa Parks obituary, 1927-2013

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

205 East Middle Street

Williamston, Michigan

Margaret Parks Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2013.

Margaret T. Parks
Haslett, MI

Marge was born November 12, 1927, in Portland, MI, and died on July 21, 2013, in Haslett, MI. She was 85 years old. Daughter of Markus and Elizabeth Lehman, she was the last of their seven children. In her early years she lived in Portland and Haslett, and then spent many years in Florida with her beloved husband, Donovan E. Parks. He preceded her in death. She worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper and was a loving, caring homemaker.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Michael (Jann) Nestell of Williamston; granddaughter, Brittany (Peter) Dillman of Haslett; daughter, Kathy (Sandra) of MS; step son Donovan E. (Mickey) (Louann) Parks of Baldwin; Dara Lee Graham of Portland; many nieces and nephews, and special friend Elaine Lancaster of Florida.
The family thanks Clare Bridge of Meridian and Hospice Advantage, especially Nurse, Eva, for their consistent and loving care of Marge.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Clare Bridge of Meridian, 5250 Marsh Road, Haslett, MI. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage, 801 South Waverly Road, Lansing, MI 49440. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grwilliamston.com

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July 26, 2013

Mark Lehman

A family reunion in heaven.

July 25, 2013

MaryAnn and Jim Fedewa

Dear Mike and Kathy, we are so saddened you Mother and my aunt has passed away. She is now with her beloved Don at her final place in Heaven. I have fond memories of Aunt Margie when I was a child and Mom and Dad really loved their little sister. Her life will never be forgotten.

July 24, 2013

Sue Flynn

We are so sad to hear about Marge. She was so special to our Mom, Kitty Milford who we laid to rest on Saturday, and I know they are now together again. She took great and special care of our Mom while she was at Claire Bridge, and we enjoyed our time with Marge. Love and prayers to the family, Sue, Carol and Mindy, Amanda

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