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Lois Parks

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Lois K. (Fulton) Parks, 89, of Worthington, was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Sagamore, Pa. She was the daughter of Fairman F. and Kathryn (Lingenfelter) Fulton. Lois passed, joining her husband of 68 years in their heavenly home, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

She was valedictorian of Shannock Valley High School, Class of 1955. Lois served as an administrative assistant at various companies, while her most important role was that of a mother and homemaker.

She was a member of the Westminster (PCA) Church in Butler. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, collecting Depression glass, wintering in Florida and watching “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Florida Gators.

Lois is survived by her only daughter, Laurie Klingensmith; her two sons, Ron Parks Jr. and Eric Parks; two granddaughters, Erika Del Rosso and Lauren (Rick) Javens; three grandsons, Matthew Parks, Dr. Bradley (Dr. Victoria) Parks and Jerod Klingensmith; six great-grandchildren, Maddie Del Rosso, Parker and Rowan Javens, and Emmett, Amelia and Ellie Parks. All were extremely loved by Lois and she was loved in return.

Also surviving are three sisters, Evelyn Fulton, Beth Mann and Cindy Constantine; two brothers, Harold and Gary Fulton; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Parks; granddaughter, Alicia Klingensmith; and brothers, Fred and Kenneth Fulton.

Lois’ family is extremely thankful and appreciative of the loving care provided by the many doctors, nurses and staff at ACMH.

PARKS — Friends of Lois K. (Fulton) Parks, who died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at F. DUANE SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 119 Bear St., Worthington.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with additional visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, on Monday, Nov. 16, at the funeral home with the Rev. Dwight Dunn officiating.

Interment will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, in Worthington.

For more information please visit www.snydercrissman.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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