Ruther Glen, Virginia
PARKS, Debbie "Deb," a longtime employee of the Tuckahoe YMCA in Richmond, passed away on July 1, 2012, after a six month battle with cancer. She was born July 17, 1961, in Lake Charles, La. She was preceded in death by her father, George Woy; and her grandparents, Lily and George Woy and Eunice and Forrest Richey. She is survived by her sons, Steven Parks and Justin Parks; mother, June Woy; sisters, Sandra Woy, Leah Gross, Lynda Gilland and Karen Ciuffetelli; brothers, Eric Woy and Stephen Gilland; brothers-in-law, Kevin Gross and Johnny Ciuffetelli; sister-in-law, Wanda Gilland; niece, Elizabeth Gross; nephews, Kevin Gross, William Gross and Anthony Gross; ex-husband, Steve Parks; mother-in-law, Joanne Parks; good friends, Deb and John Cerasoli; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, many friends and co-workers; and her precious puppy, Prosper. Deb loved working at the YMCA and always had a smile for everyone. She made some great food for the events held there. She also loved spending time at the beach at Nags Head, N.C., reading, traveling and posting on Facebook. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Monument Heights Baptist Church, 5716 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to B.A.R.K. (Bandit's Adoption and Rescue of K-9s) in her name, P.O. Box 1682, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. (804) 449-2275.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
knew you a long time ago and just heard about what happen!you were a real nice person and im sorry!im not putting my name but i know you are looking down and you will know!hope your family is doing alright because i know what they are going through! R
September 18, 2012
Deb was truly an amazing woman who will be remembered for many reasons by many people. Those of us who refer to her as "Momma Parks" will always remember her for her warm heart, welcoming personality, kind words and free spirit. We will miss the laughter, the smiles and the good times. Momma Parks opened her home to us many times when her son Steve was home on leave and I personally will always cherish those memories of her.
Continue to watch over all of your children from Heaven...
Vanessa and Rachel Latham
July 12, 2012 | Powhatan, VA
I was saddened to hear that Deb passed. Deb was an inspiration to me and many other on our fight for freedom. She made a difference and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Dottie Carson
July 09, 2012 | Joshua, TX
Deb... in your memory, We will hug our freedom each and every day... and we will 'Let not our hearts be troubled'...we know you are at peace and in God's keeping. Well done Patriot, well done.
To all of Deb's family, my condolences to all of you. Deb was so very special to many people, and will be greatly missed. May God bless and comfort you all.
Carolyn Hess
July 09, 2012 | Weston, CT
Deb was a true Patriot. I knew her on line. She used to say, "Have you hugged your freedom today?" I love that phrase and she will forever live on in my mind because of it.
Charlotte Cushman
July 09, 2012
<3 Deb..safe in the arms of Jesus..gone too soon..miss you my friend <3
Eileen Hodges
July 09, 2012 | Portland, OR
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Deb will be missed! A Sussex Wood neighbor
July 08, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. R.I.P. Condolences to the family.
Twila Barrick, Goochland Family YMCA
Twila Barrick
July 08, 2012 | Goochland, VA
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. ~ Thomas Campbell Deb, you touched so many and tried your hardest to make a difference. Let me say you succeeded. RIP my friend. You will not be forgotten.
josephine leone
July 08, 2012 | Jamison, PA