Mrs. Norma Elaine Parks

Norma Elaine Parks, 87, of Huntington passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother. She was born August 18, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Hazel Thelma Criss Shreve. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Spencer Michael Downey; her sister, Carol Louise Shreve; and her brother, Russell Lee Shreve. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Max Jermiah Parks; her daughters, Cynthia Carol Parks Mahaffey (Ken) of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Sheree Lee Parks Downey (Steve) of Charleston, WV; her two grandchildren, Matthew Aaron Mahaffey of Sandy Springs, Georgia and Sydney Elaine Downey of Charleston, WV; her niece, Anita Jo Stuart of Absecon, New Jersey; and her sister, Anita Joyce Shreve Miller of Clarksburg, WV. Norma attended Victory High School and graduated in the Class of 1948 and, also, attended Salem College. In 1950, she began a career with Maiden Form and held various positions such as a clipper, hot press operator, checker, and floor girl before being appointed to the position of distributor. She found her passion as a kindergarten aide for 30 years for the Wayne County Board of Education at Buffalo Elementary. Norma was a dedicated and active member of Westmoreland United Methodist Church. With a profound love for children and her church, she served as the children and youth choir director for 57 years and held numerous positions and offices. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Westmoreland United Methodist Church, Children and Youth Department (3602 Auburn Road, Huntington, WV, 25704). All arrangements are under the direction of Reger Funeral Home. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday at Westmoreland United Methodist Church followed by a memorial service. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.regerfh.com