HARTNETT-PARKS Obituary

HARTNETT-PARKS,

STEPHANIE

Stephanie Hartnett-Parks, 46, passed away at the ET York Haven Hospice Center on January 18, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Stephanie was born in Fort Wayne, IN to Kay Brady. She graduated from Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, IN in 1985.

She moved to Florida at age 24, where she lived the rest of her life. She dedicated many years to the Tacachale Center before running her own businesses with her husband. She owned Alligator Alley, Tim and Terry's Music, and Park's Place (a U-Haul Trucking dealership).

She was a loving wife and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband, Terry Parks; daughters, Nikki, Taylor, and Catie; and a son, Matt.

A service will be held at First Lutheran Church on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to the Parks' Education Fund at any branch of Florida Citizens' Bank.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2013.
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I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all and I hope that the memory of how loving and generous Stephanie was will be a comfort.

Mickey Pollman

January 25, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Johnny Allen

January 23, 2013

Taylor and Catie and the entire family, we are sending healing thoughts in this time of grief. Please remember the dash between the dates as this is where all the love and memories are . The Kendall family

January 23, 2013

Love and prayers go out to all of you. Nikki, we are so thankful for your mom because you are a blessing in Elizabeth's life.

Stephen and Tammie McMillan

January 23, 2013

Terry and Family-

So sorry for your loss. Stephanie's smile will be missed.

Lynn Sanford

January 23, 2013

If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them! Terry and Family, I am so saddened to hear the news. Please know I am with you in thought daily...Wishing you Peace!

Natalie Pompeo

January 23, 2013

Thinking of you, sorry for your loss.
Naomi and Dylan McNally

January 22, 2013

Tina, Jacob and Jerry Smith- Copeland

January 22, 2013

She was a wonderful, beautiful person. She was a great mother and friend to my son Jacob. He misses her dearly and loved her very much. We all loved her and miss her everyday. I am very thankful that we were able to have her light to brighten our days. My heart goes out to her family. We love u Terry, Nikki,Taylor, Matt and Catie!

Tina, Jerry and Jacob Smith- Copeland

January 22, 2013

Nikki, So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you -- The Stubbs Family

January 22, 2013

Stephanie was a beautiful person inside & outside. She will be greatly missed by all of us who had the honor of knowing her. Condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. Juanita Frazier & Karen Dodds

Juanita Frazier

January 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss. God bless.

Linda and Joseph Jacoby

January 22, 2013

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