Ellen Parks entered the Kingdom of God on Nov. 28, 2013, at her home in Franklin, Tenn. She was born on Jan. 26, 1921, in Brosley, Mo., to Francis and Pairlee Batten.
Ellen married Loren Parks on Dec. 20, 1945, and her preceded her in death in 1992.
She is survived by one daughter, Ann (Wayne) Dismuke of Franklin, Tenn., two grandchildren, Scott (Dionne) Dismuke also of Franklin, Tenn.; and Amy (Jason) Kelly of St. Louis, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Dyson and Makenna; two sisters, Linnie Marler and Lois Mondy both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
A celebration of life service will be held Dec. 4, 2013, at 3 p.m. in the Wallace Chapel at Christ Church Nashville, 15354 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, Tenn.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life Foundation, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Mo 63841.