Norma R. Parks, 90, of Raleigh, MS passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Raleigh, MS. She was born Thursday, May 19, 1932 in Stringer, Mississippi.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Union Line Cemetery in Soso, MS. Burial will follow in Union Line Cemetery in Soso, Mississippi. Bro. Keith Ramage will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

Norma was a devoted mother and grandmother and was lovingly called "Nornie", by those who loved her most. She loved the Lord and her country deeply and she loved to laugh. She was an educator who taught in the Jones and Smith County school districts. In 1987, she married Hubert Parks of Raleigh, MS and described him as "the love of her life". She and Hubert enjoyed traveling, playing golf and serving the Lord at FBC Raleigh where they were faithful members. Norma loved her neighbors and close-knit community and formed friendships that lasted throughout her lifetime. She was a strong, vivacious lady who lived life to the fullest and will be missed by those who love her. The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to her faithful caregivers: Michele, Judy, Janice, Glenda and Donna. The care, love and happiness they provided in her last years are immeasurable.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Parks, parents, Claiborne and Elsie Musgrove Adkins, daughter, Denise Stephens, brothers, Lafroy Adkins, Jack Adkins, Devoy Adkins, sister, Naomi Clark.

Survivors include her sons, Denny Welch (Robin), Douglas Welch (Charlotte), grandchildren, Erin Phipps (Jeremy), Allyson Owens, Jonathan Welch (Caroline), Joel Welch (Emily), Natalie Welch, Nicole Welch, Judd Stephens (Kayla), Duel Stephens (Morgan), great-grandchildren, Jude Phipps, Lilly Phipps, Hazel Owens, Jackson Welborn, Paisley Welborn, Grayson Stephens, Nathan Stephens, Sarah Stephens, Madilyn Stephens, Blakely Welch, brothers, Kermit Adkins (Jerri), C.J. Adkins (Vicki), sister-in-law, Doxie Adkins, son-in-law, Bruce Stephens.

Pallbearers will be Judd Stephens, Duel Stephens, Jonathan Welch, Joel Welch, Jeremy Phipps, and Jude Phipps.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Baptist Children's Village, in Ridgeland, MS.

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