Verna Mae Parks Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Verna Mae Parks (Akron, Ohio) is shared. Verna, born on March 15, 1936, passed away on July 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Verna will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Verna by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Verna is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Verna’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her grandson Robert Floyd; and her son-in-law Tony Jarvis. She is survived by: her husband Jeff Parks; her children, David Ritchey, Donald Ritchey, Susan Jarvis, Sharon Long (Steve), Sandy Brunker (Scott) and Sheila Erdle (Richard); her stepsons, Jimmy and Ronnie Parks (Angie); and her pet Sammie. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.
