Obituaries

Mrs. Juanita Lakes Parks, daughter of the late Mr. Arthur
Lakes Sr. and Mrs. Ellena Woodard Gates was born Janu-
ary 2, 1939. Juanita departed her life on October 3, 2024.

Juanita was a devoted member of Branch Hebron Baptist
Church. She loved and cherished her church family; she
attended church until her passing. Juanita sung in the
Branch Hebron Baptist Church Choir for many years; she
later joined the dietary committee. Juanita also attended
Arbor Chapel United Methodist Church regularly with her
husband over the years.

Juanita, the twin to Walter Lakes who lived in Chicago IL
until his passing attended school in the Odessadale com-
munity of Greenville, GA. She was united into holy matri-
mony to Warner Parks Sr. of Greenville, GA on March 17,
1957. Juanita worked at Pruitt Healthcare as a Housekeep-
er for over 25 years; she later retired from Cagle’s Inc. Dur-
ing her retirement she worked as a caregiver for Mr. and
Mrs. Britt for 15 years. Juanita loved cooking, singing, gar-
dening, traveling, sewing clothes and dancing. Juanita was
a committed, humble servant of God.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Warner
Parks Sr. (2016) Sons, Robert Lewis Parks (2001) Warner
Parks Jr. (2019) and Larry Bernard Parks (2022) Brothers,
Sammie Harris; Arthur Lakes Jr. Jessie Harris Jr.; Water
Lakes, Sisters, Patricia Lakes and Christine Matthews.

She leaves to cherish her memories daughters, Gwendolyn
Parks, Daisey Bussey and Alma Dudley (Greenville, GA).
Sons, Bobby Parks, Freddie Parks (Greenville, GA) and
Curtis (Jackie) Bussey (LaGrange, GA). She raised Four
Grandchildren as her own. Lavar Parks (Cleveland, OH)
Christopher and Derenzie Parks (Havelock, NC) and Dr.
Talecia Parks (Peachtree City, GA). One sister Bernice
McClendon (Lincoln, NH). One daughter-in-law Renae
Parks (Greenville, GA). Sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Parks
(Jonesboro, GA); Jerlene Parks (Stone Mountain, GA) and
Ellen Mason (Decatur, GA). Brother-in-law, Leoner (Annie
Ruth) Parks (Jonesboro, GA). 18 Grandchildren and 47
Great-grandchildren. Special Friend Shirley Patrick, Devot-
ed Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends.

Funeral Service will be on October 11th, 2024 at 11 AM at Branch Hebron Baptist Church.

Visitation will be on October 11, 2024 8:30 at 11 am at Branch Hebron Baptist Church.

Disclaimer: The service will be live-streamed, however, due to the rural area the Livestream may not be accessible during the service. The service will be available for viewing at 4:30pm EST

Live Broadcast: https://boxcast.tv/view/juanita-parks-ibmrxjzgp3oxayvsfka3

Sewell Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with providing end-of-life services to the family of Juanita Parks.