Norma L. Parks

Norma L. Parks obituary, Eastpointe, MI

Norma L. Parks

Norma Parks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grosse Pointe on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Norma L. Parks passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025 at the age of 94.
Norma was born in Montreal, Canada on February 11, 1931 to the late Delphis and Mary Ann Dagenais.
She is survived by her daughters, Gail McKinney (Dave Fournier) and Dawn "Susie" Wallace (Mike); son, Bob Parks (Judie); and grandchildren, Gary (Lee Ann) McKinney, Kevin McKinney, Robert McKinney (Sara), Johnny Foukes (Megan), Jenna Parks (Emily), and Kayla Parks. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Orman; her grandson, Jesse, and Great Grandson Declan.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 23rd, from 4-8pm with a Rosary service 7pm at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Friday, October 24th; Instate 10:00am until the time of Mass 10:30am at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park.
Interment at Clinton Grove Cemetery in Clinton Township, MI.
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