Ruth Joan Parks Obituary
The family of Ruth Joan Parks in Emporia, Kansas announces her passing on July 26, 2026. Ruth, born on May 18, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Jacques and Della Jacques (Pracht); her husband George; her son Gary; her sister Jean Krase; and her great grandchild Graycee Carpenter.
She is survived by: her children, Terry Parks (Cheri) of Phillipsburg and Katherine Parks-Ertelt (Rich) of Guilderland; her sister Janet Pantaleo (Gabe) of Myrtle Beach; her grandchildren, Courtney Carpenter (Brian), Charlee Simpson, Stephanie Miner and Riley Ertelt; and her niece Mary Brown Tholen. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson.
Memorial contributions to Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia David Traylor Zoo, ESU Nursing Program, or The National AIDS Quilt Memorial can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
