Alice Parkins Obituary
The passing of Alice Parkins of Metropolis, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 7, 2025 at the age of 95. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lavelle English and Shirley Alice English Barker (Martin); her stepfather James Barker; her husband Paul Parkins; her son Michael Parkins; her grandson Gregory Parkins; and her siblings, Eloise Davis and Gene English.
She is survived by: her daughter Paula Cummins (Bruce); and her grandchildren, Jason Cummins (Cheryl), Shelly Stewart (Richard), Kim Ferguson (Daren), Marcie Parkins, Olivia Hoxworth (Patrick) and Megan Parkins. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home (70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be given in Alice's name to New Hope Baptist Church, 6804 New Columbia Road, Grantsburg, IL 62943.
