Nelda Rose Parks Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Nelda Rose Parks of Marion, Illinois, whose life came to an end on January 14, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nelda Rose Parks to show support.
Though Nelda Rose has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard Smith and Helen Margaret Smith (Jones); and her siblings, Georgianne Bennett and Tommy Smith. She is survived by: her daughters, Kellie L. Winemiller of Leawood, KS and Leasa H. Jones (Randy) of Pittsburg, IL; her grandchildren, Casey Oxford of Marion, IL, Abbey Duncan (Nick) of Marion, IL, Collin Chornak (Taylor) of Marion, IL and Sydney Chornak of Kansas City, MO; her great grandchildren, Costner Duncan of Marion, IL and Caden Chornak of Marion, IL; and her brother David Kearney (Chris) of Austin, TX. She is also survived by other extended family and many friends.
