Lavonia Theresa

Parks

LaVonia Theresa Parks daughter of the late Lucille Grieder Spore and Dwight Spore was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 25, 1921. She departed this life at her residence in Lesterville; on November 25, 2011, at the age of 89 years and 11 months.

On December 7, 1945 in Desoto, Missouri, LaVonia was united in marriage to Robert F. Parks and to this union three sons were born. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1994. LaVonia was a former member of the Eastern Star St. Louis Chapter. Her hobbies included reading and sewing. LaVonia's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

LaVonia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Milan Spore, her sister and brother-in-law, Wahilla and Fred Clark.

LaVonia is survived by three sons, Michael L. Parks and wife Cathy of Ft. Myers, FL, Robert J. Parks and wife Brenda of Lesterville, Richard Parks and wife Susie of Lesterville, four granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and one on the way, brother, John Jan Spore and wife Evelyn of Chicago, IL, sister-in-law, Jannice Spore of Ft. Wayne, IN, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will mourn her passing.


Visitation: Saturday, December 3rd at 10 AM

Memorial Service: Saturday, December 3rd at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pete Wright

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri