Margaret Louise Smith Parks, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Physicians Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1930 to the late Grace A. and Herman B. Smith, Sr. She was a long-term member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. McGhee. She served the community as a social worker through the YMCA Kids Help and KCDC. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Marshall Parks and her sister Mary E. Bailey. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Hubert Smith, James (Roseanne) Smith, Darrell “Glen” (Von) Smith, Wanda Smith, David (Terry) Smith, Scott Smith, John “Allen” Smith and Marsha Parks; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the Celebration of Life Service to follow at 5 p.m., in the William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue.
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LaToya- I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Grandmother. I hope that have beautiful memories of the time you two spent together to help you through these difficult days. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people and that we are here for you always.
Sorry for your loss.hope for the best for all of you.
You are at home now with your parents, sister, and the Lord.
The Nelums Family (Linda Bailey Nelums)
Sorry for your loss, we know she will be greatly missed. She is now spending her days with the Lord. One day we will all be together again. Keeping your family in are prayers.
Luke and Isabell Johnson