Celia Parks Obituary
A native of Barrow County, she was a member of Auburn First Baptist Church. She was retired from Department of Family Children Services (DFAC). Her parents, Roy and Ruth Blackstock Marlowe preceded her in death.
Survivors include: Her husband, Jarrell (Red) Parks of Auburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Dawn Parks of Winder, Mark and Cheryl Parks of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Mike Royster of Winder; brothers, Dan Marlowe and Dwayne Marlowe, both of Auburn; sister, Kathy Kennedy of Winder; grandchildren, Brooke (Dan) Tucker, Tandy (Johnny) Christopher, Brittany Parks and Fiancé, Nathan Luke, Josh Parks, Hunter and Megan Parks; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Tucker and Brody Christopher.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Smith Memory Chapel with Rev. Lee Sass and Rev. Chris Parkin officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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August 20, 2011
Thank you all for your kind & loving condolences for the passing of our Nana. We will miss her dearly!!! Our lives have been richly blessed with her presence & legacy. May God bless you all!
Brooke Royster-Tucker
Granddaughter - oldest
Randy & Susan Hutchins
August 16, 2011
Our condolences go out to the whole family. Our prayers are with you during this time, and we hope that you celebrate the beauty she brought into all of our lives.
Shirlee Kinsey-Evans
August 15, 2011
Red and family,
Celia was one of the first people I met when I transferred to work in Barrow County. She had the most beautiful smile and was always so pleasant. I know she will be missed so much, but now she is whole and, I am sure, smiling.
Dorothy Lindquist
August 15, 2011
We are sad to hear of Celia's deaath. She was a very special person who fought a great fight to overcome her illness. I will always remember her sweet smile and her quiet, caring personality.
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Jim & Linda Pendergrass
August 15, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Celia's death, but celebrate the dear person that she was.
Lynn Vaughn
August 13, 2011
I agree with Freta.....she was truly a wonderful southern Lady, who always had a smile and kind word. May you Rest In Eternal Peace sweet Celia.
Freta Crawford
August 12, 2011
A beautiful southern lady has left us. She has now beaten that dreaded disease called cancer. Rest in peace dear friend.
Smith Memory Chapel, Inc.
August 12, 2011
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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