Opal Parks

Opal M. Parks, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 11:02 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Opal was born August 18, 1938 in Smithland, Kentucky to Frank McDonald and Florence (Bozarth) Bradshaw. She married Lester Junior Parks on October 22, 1954 in Salem and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until his death on March 16, 2001. She was a homemaker. Opal loved to play bingo at the KCs on Monday and Thursdays. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include; Daughter Carol Parks of Johnston City Son Dale Branche and wife Annette of Freeman Spur Several grandchildren and great grandchildren Brother Forrest McDonald of Brookport Sister Wilma Gibbs of Harrisburg Preceded by her Parents, Husband Lester Parks, Son Larry Parks and two brothers. Funeral services will be Friday, October 5, 2012 at 11 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Don Travelstead officiating. Burial will follow in White Oak Cemetery in Creal Springs. Visitation will be Friday from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home.