Thelma L. Parks

Thelma L. Parks, 88, of Parkersburg, W.Va., formerly of Pennsboro, W.Va., died Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at her residence.She had suffered a stroke in November, 2004 and had been in declining health since that time. She was born in Calhoun County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer and Alta Walton Hiley. She was retired from the former Mid-Atlantic Glass Company at Ellenboro and had been a member of the Harrisville Southside Baptist Church.Most important in her life was her faith and her family.She was so proud of her children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed attending their school and sporting events. She is survived by two sons, Alan Parks of Vienna, W.Va. and David Parks and his wife, Carla, of St. Marys, W.Va.; twin daughters, Charlene Bradford (fiancé, George Cole) of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Darlene Barnett (Keith) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Darren Parks (Terri), Drew Parks (Megan), Christopher Hopkins (Susan), Ryan Hopkins (Lauren), Kyle Bradford (Laine) and Kara Schaad (Ryan); and nine great-grandchildren, Addison and Desmond Parks, Lilly, Lindsay, Christian and Sophia Hopkins, and Victoria, Kainan and Laylah Bradford. She was preceded in death, in 2007, by her husband of 57 years, Eugene D. Parks; a brother, Kenneth Hiley; and three sisters, Alice McKinney, Margie Barnes and Gladys Nelson. Graveside services, with Pastor Chad Mugrage officiating, will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Ellenboro Masonic Cemetery, Ellenboro, W.Va.The Vaughan Funeral Home, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, W.Va. is in charge of arrangements.