Gloria Jean Parks' Obituary
Gloria's deep intimate relationship with the LORD and unwavering faith is what gave her
the courageand strength to endure the challenges she faced every day.
Gloria passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2025, at age 73. Born to Lalia
Marie and L. B. Washington in US Army hospital Camp Rucker Military Base Alabama.
The family moved to Los Angeles, CA soon after her birth. In high school she met and
married her high school sweetheart Joe Henry Parks and though the marriage was less
permanent than expected, they were blessed with three wonderful children.
Later Gloria moved to Texas with her children and fell in love with her 'Cowboy' Mack
Henry Lewis and his daughter Jessica. With their blended family they began a beautiful
journey, filled with love, laughterand perhaps even afew bumpsalong the way.
Gloria had a heart of gold dedicating over 20 years caring for others. Working as a Nurse
Aide & Medication Aide in several different nursing homes she found her calling to care for
those in Hospice Care. Saying " Working in hospice is tough, but I love my job and
wouldn't trade it foranother one."
Gloria was very proud of her family, cherishing each and everyone. Often saying,
"We came
to Texas as four and now we are many!" Her inviting radiant smile lit up any room she
walked into drawing people to her. Once she strikes up a conversation everyone discovers
she is kind and loving to all. If you weren't family by blood, you became family by love!
And her family bylove would affectionatelyadopt heras their Mom.
Survived by husband Mack H Lewis, children Tony Parks (Deitra), Vickie Parks-Warren
(Craig) and stepdaughter Jessica Griggs (Rick). Grandchildren Tony Jr (Niesha), Caitlin,
Darrion (Taylor), Adrian, Jayla-Marie, Soniya (Claude), Joshua, Alyssa (Rashon), Lauren,
and Justin. Great Grandchildren: Nyla, Wanya, Tony III, Neveah, Ar'reyunna, Deva,
Kaden, Avaand Darrion Jr. Auntand Great Aunt to many niecesand nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her youngest son Sean Parks and parents Lalia and L.B.
Washington.
What’s your fondest memory of Gloria?
What’s a lesson you learned from Gloria?
Share a story where Gloria's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Gloria you’ll never forget.
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