Barbara A. Parks Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara A. Parks of Niles, Michigan, whose life came to an end on January 2, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert L. Stephens and Helen A. Stephens (Collins); her stepdaughter Tracey Lynn Krassow; and her brothers, Richard L. Shinholt and Gary E. "Gary Edwards" Shinholt.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Charles Truesdell, Jr. and Shellie DeForest (Bobby) of Niles; her stepchildren, Charles Thomas Parks of North Carolina, Mary Ann Crouch (Dennis) of Niles and Tammy Focht of Edwardsburg, Michigan; her great grandchildren, Mason Calvin and Penelope; and her niece Toni Stansill (Scott) of Graham, Texas.. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.
Contributions in memory of Barb may be made to the Battle Creek VA fund, care of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Michigan, 212 North Verlinden Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48915; https://member.legion-aux.org.
