Lou Ellen Parks

Lou Ellen Parks, 78, of Springfield passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in her home. She was born September 25,1939 in Braxton County, WV the daughter of Grace Johnson. Lou was the Owner-operator of the Pleasant Corner Cafe for the past 43 years, where she had many good friends and customers that she loved very much. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, "Geno" Parks; four children Roland Lee (Marsha) Rose of South Vienna, Linda (Richard) Summers of Springfield, Debbie (Tim) Hull of Fort Worth, TX, and Theresa (Pete) Barbarino of Springfield; twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother and a son Michael Parks. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. The service to honor Lou's life will be Thursday at 11:00 AM. in the Memorial Home with interment in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.