Evelyn Louise Parks

Evelyn Louise Parks, 73 of Union Mills, NC went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 19, 2018.  Born September 9, 1944 in Wayne County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Allen Andrew Wood and Bessie L. Hughes Wood.

Mrs. Parks was a member of Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother that loved her family dearly.  She retired from Isothermal Community College after twenty-six years as an instructor.  She also held a cosmetology license since 1967 after graduating from Western Carolina University with AAS and BS degrees.  Mrs. Parks was past secretary, vice-president, and president of the NC Community College of Cosmetology instructors. She enjoyed camping, dancing, and making trips to the beach with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Parks; four brothers; and one sister.

Those left to remember her memory are, a son, Ricky Apple and wife, Angelia; step-children, Paul Parks, Jr. and wife, Nancy V., Constance Lipsey, Jessica Parks, and Robin Perkins; sisters, Hilda Castleberry of Concord and Joyce Bailey of Winston Salem; brother, Ralph Woods of Boone; and a number of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, March 23 at Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.  The funeral will held at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor Darvy Hensley officiating.  Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nowlings Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, 5061 US 64 South, Morganton, NC  28655.