DARLENE SUITT PARKS, age 67 years, died on Monday, July 15, 2013 in her home in Airville, PA. She was the wife of Walter Glen Parks and on the 31st, they would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary.

Born on November 8, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Tava Lucille (McMillan) Suitt. Mrs. Parks was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was an active Master Club Teacher and an enthusiastic witness for the Lord. A homemaker, she enjoyed reading, canning, being outdoors and appreciated nature.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:

Three children-

Tammy Dearing and her husband, David of Palm Bay, FL

Matthew Parks and his wife, Anna of Raleigh, NC

Samantha Parks of Airville, PA

Two grandchildren-Kady and Jodi Dearing and four loving nieces.

Two sisters-

Geraldine Bevins of Melbourne, FL

Shirley Hall of Bel Air, MD

Two stepchildren, Jenny and Jason Parks, both of Bel Air, MD

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Perkins in 1982.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 48 Muddy Creek Forks Road, Brogue, PA with Pastor Randy Starr officiating.

Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 924 Colonial Avenue, York, PA 17403.