Agatha English Parks

PARKS Agatha English, widow of the late James R. Parks Sr., and daughter of the late John Homer and Alma Farris English, departed this Earth for her place in Heaven. She is survived by two sons, Duke Allen (Pam) Parks, Benton, KY, and James Richard (Ruby) Parks, Lexington; three daughters, Shelagh (Michael) Wells, Richmond, Deborah (Kevin) Kelly, Chicago, IL, and Susan (Herman) Williams, Lexington; 11 grandchildren, Shauna (Brent) Mallory, Lexington, Wesley (Heather) Parks, Louisville, Stacey (Daymon) Carlton, Primm, AR, Bill Watts, Versailles, James Richard Strauss, Richard Allen Parks, Heather Wells, Richmond, Tyler Wells, Richmond, Amanda Kelly, Chicago, Steven Kelly, Chicago, and Kimberly (Edward) Sigmon, Berea; three great-grandchildren, Justin Lynn Watts, Versailles, Natasha Sigmon, Berea, and Zack Sigmon, Berea; a brother, Robert (Alice) English; one sister, Elizabeth Amburgey; nephews, Robert (Mistie) English, James Eddie English and Kenneth (Connie) La Vake; nieces, Katherine (James) Hamilton, Richmond, Linda (Kenneth) Hisle, Nicholasville, and Grace (Jerry) Davet, Mansfield, TX; great-nephews, Robert G. English Jr., William Hamilton, Matthew Hamilton, Richmond, Chad Hamilton, Richmond, Chris Hamilton, Richmond, Chris Hisel, Nicholasville, Jean Claude Davet, Nashville, TN, and Jean Paul Davet, Mansfield, TX; great-nieces, Jennifer Lynn English and Brandy La Vake; and very special friends, Adolph (Herky) and wife Linda Rupp and family. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Pamela Cassity, two brothers, George W. English and John H. English Jr., and a sister, Evelyn E. Gippert. Aggie was an avid UK fan for both basketball and football for the best part of 50 years and was active in the local AARP chapter and a member of the Professional Secretaries International (PSI). After her retirement from UK of 40 years of service, Aggie was active in several seniors activities, along with being a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and most recently was employed in the Fayette County Sheriff's office. Aggie was also involved in the delivery of cell phones to seniors for 911 emergency situations. Funeral services will be 1 pm Thurs., Dec. 22, 2005 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1881 Eastland Parkway, Lexington, KY 40505, with Dr. Harold Hunter and the Rev. Ben Hahn officiating. Pall bearers will be the deputy sheriffs of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Visitation will be from 4 - 9 pm Wed. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or to Cardinal Hill Hospital, 2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40504.