Laura Ella Parks Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laura Ella Parks of Columbia, Tennessee, who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lillian Parks and Gordon Parks; her daughter Tammy Parks; and her siblings, Gordon Ellis Parks, Sr. and Jacqueline Hopkins.
She is survived by: her children, Tina Gaines (Michael) of Mt. Pleasant, TN, Michael Parks of Columbia, TN, Salillian Flippin (Roger) of Gallatin, TN, Jameco Armstrong (Kevin) and Elishaw Searcy (Dameon Sr.) of Columbia, TN; her siblings, Rhetta Perkins of Murfreesboro, TN, Marjorie Toney and Bridgitte Dooley, Jr. (Don) of Columbia, TN; her grandchildren, QuaVonda (James), Korevina, Shavonna, Quincy, Kendra, Jasnek (Oliver), DeTristian, Dominique (Maleika), MiKyle, QuaDaisha (Matthew), Carnell (Nissa), Dameon Jr., Elajiah, Mika and Savion; and her great grandchildren, Jayvien, Jaila, Kamerria, De'Cari, Zayden, Annie, Gordon, Lillianna, Za'Kaia, Zyier, Jamius, Kylen and Kamdyn. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
