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Kathryn A. ParksPassing: August 15, 2018

Service:

First Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 18th @ 1:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Friday, August 17th @ 5:00-7:00 pm

Saturday, August 18th @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, August 18th

MITCHELL – Kathryn A. Parks, 93, peaceably passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born June 7, 1925, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Ida Burton McPherson and Henry McPherson.

In 1943 she graduated from Mitchell High School and married Charles Robert Parks October 18, 1945.  After high school she worked at the Mitchell Ration Board, Crane Naval Depot, and ultimately spent 35 years at the Bank of Mitchell.  At the time of her death, Kathryn was the longest living member of the First Baptist Church in Mitchell.  She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She is survived by her two children,
Vickie Lee (Ken Lee)
Charles Robert Parks II (Tammy)
two granddaughters,
Jodi Parks
Bridget Washburn
great grandchildren,
Sam and Cora Washburn

One son, Michael Parks, and her husband, Robert, preceded her in death.  Of her eight siblings, one survives, Agatha Rayhill Merry.  Brothers, Emmett, Leland and Burton and sisters, Lorena Eversole, Rowana Thompson and Faye Chastain also preceded her in death.

Kathryn loved her church family, her pets, traveling and talking to people.  She never met a stranger.  She will be fondly remembered for her generosity of spirit, her enthusiasm for life and her compassion for all those in need of a hug.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Reggie Clark officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from noon until the service on Saturday at the church.

Memorial Gifts: First Baptist Church or White River Humane Society

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19 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Cynthia A Milligan | Bedford
    Date: September 3, 2018
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Katie. She was a great lady and she will be missed. Prayers for the family
  2. Guest: Mary Callahan | Mitchell. Indiana
    Date: August 18, 2018
    So sorry to hear about Katie. She was loved by many I know she will be missed by her family but I know they have wonderful memories to cherish of times spent together May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of your loved one🙏🏻❤
  3. Guest: Cindy Acton Matlock | Bedford
    Date: August 18, 2018
    Katie was a most loving and kind hearted lady! I spent a lot of my youth with her and Bob! I loved her dearly and will remember her fondly! My sincerest condolences to Vicky, Charlie Bob, Jodi and families. ❤
  4. Guest: Carmen Burton | Mitchell, in
    Date: August 18, 2018
    What a beautiful woman inside and out, she will be greatly missed, our love and prayers for the families.
  5. Guest: Fred and Evelyn True and Linda Kelley | Mitchell, IN
    Date: August 18, 2018
    We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Katie out mowing and waving to us as we go by. We'll keep you in our prayers.
  6. Guest: Mary Lagle ( Pauline) | Mitchell
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Vicky,Ken,and all the Parks family, so very sorry for your loss. Loved Katie so much,she was such a fine lady!! We were looking forward to getting together to play cards at church again, guess that will have to wait a little while,she's rejoicing with Bob and all her loved ones now.
  7. Guest: Elana and Bruce Sharfatein | Wellington
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Although we were unable to see her often. Kathryn always made us feel like close family members. We will miss her wisdom and humor.
  8. Guest: Brenda mcpherson) Moffitt | Shoals IND
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Sorry for your loss kathran was always smileing and friendly anywhere you saw her. ill rememberher always
  9. Guest: Karin Dobson | JacksonvilleJacksonville
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Charles and Tammy so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother ( inlaw) she will be missed by all who knew her...Karin Dobson
  10. Guest: Pat Atkinson | mithcell, in
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Katy was my first supervisor at my first real job, a teller at the Bank of Mitchell. Always gracious, encouraging and helpful. I ran into her some months ago and was surprised that she still remembered my name. Thoughts and prayers to her family. Patti Atkinson
  11. Guest: Jerry & Betty Hancock | Mitchell, In
    Date: August 17, 2018
    Charlie Bob so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know she will be missed. I hate that your going through this loss & pain. Thoughts & prayers are with you all. Jerry & Betty
  12. Guest: Robin Wilson | HURON, In
    Date: August 17, 2018
    So sorry to here of Kathryn's passing. I always enjoyed talking to her. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
  13. Guest: Susan Mather | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: August 16, 2018
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie was a special person to all. My grandfather, Paul Mather hired her at the Bank of Mitchell. I also had the privilege to work with her at the bank for over 10 years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Susie Mather
  14. Guest: Ralph and Kay Tanksley | Mitchell, In
    Date: August 16, 2018
    So sorry to hear about one of our favorite friends, Katie. We are out of town and will not be able to attend with our deepest regret. We will miss this fine lady. Kay and Ralph
  15. Guest: Marsha Washburn | Churubusco, IN
    Date: August 16, 2018
    Thoughts and prayers to everyone. Kathryn was a really great lady that we enjoyed getting to know over the last few years.
  16. Guest: Don Mann | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: August 16, 2018
    Sorry to hear about your Mother. I know you will miss her dearly. Katie, Allison and myself are thinking about you and you are in our prayers.
  17. Guest: MARY FRANCIS (PARKS)KORNFIELD | TAMARAC, FLORIDA
    Date: August 16, 2018
    MORE THAN JUST A SISTER-IN-LAW, KATY WAS MY FRIEND AND CONFIDANT. OUR CONDOLANCE TO HER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. WITH LOVE FROM MARY FRANCIS (PARKS) AND HUSBAND MEL KORNFIELD
  18. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: August 16, 2018
    Jodi, family and friends: We are all so sorry for your loss.
  19. Guest: Connie Stoll | Loogootee, IN
    Date: August 16, 2018
    I enjoyed working with Katie at the Bank of Mitchell. Also have memories of seeing her at McDonald's with children she was mentoring. One great lady. You have my sympathy.

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