Age 72, of Mt. Morris, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will take place 11:00 am, Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Service in Mt. Morris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 1:00 pm, to 8:00 pm, and on Thursday, from 10:00 am, until the time of service. Rene Parks will officiate, with cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Cora was born February 15, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris and Virginia (Cheney) Bigger. She and Harold Parks were united in marriage on April 26, 1965. Sadly, he preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.
Cora enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, going to the casino, watching NASCAR, playing Scrabble, doing puzzles, attending her grandchildren’s school events and celebrating all holidays. She is known for her large vegetable garden, her many baked goods, her quick wit, and a huge heart.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Harold, Jr., Phillip, and Steve and wife, Rene; grandchildren: Beonica, Rebecca and wife, Monica, Christopher, Michael and fiancee, Brandi, Thomas, Vincent and fiancee, Sharee, Mercedes and husband, Jordan, Antonio, Charles, Caliegh; great-grandchildren: Riley and Ryder, Raiden, Jayce and Zayne, Sydney, Sophia and Kolton, Brent and Lilliana, Kimora, Karmello, Jaxson and Kayden, and DezzaRae; brother: Ferris and wife, Judy; sisters: Beverly, Vicky, Dorothy, Kathy and husband Bill, and Darlene; and many special nieces, nephews, and family friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; daughter, Shelly Smith; daughter-in-law, Michelle Wheeler; grandson, Justin Coburn; and sister, Norene Holloway.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Leslie and Char and the entire Staff of Heartland Hospice.
Cora was born February 15, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris and Virginia (Cheney) Bigger. She and Harold Parks were united in marriage on April 26, 1965. Sadly, he preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.
Cora enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, going to the casino, watching NASCAR, playing Scrabble, doing puzzles, attending her grandchildren’s school events and celebrating all holidays. She is known for her large vegetable garden, her many baked goods, her quick wit, and a huge heart.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Harold, Jr., Phillip, and Steve and wife, Rene; grandchildren: Beonica, Rebecca and wife, Monica, Christopher, Michael and fiancee, Brandi, Thomas, Vincent and fiancee, Sharee, Mercedes and husband, Jordan, Antonio, Charles, Caliegh; great-grandchildren: Riley and Ryder, Raiden, Jayce and Zayne, Sydney, Sophia and Kolton, Brent and Lilliana, Kimora, Karmello, Jaxson and Kayden, and DezzaRae; brother: Ferris and wife, Judy; sisters: Beverly, Vicky, Dorothy, Kathy and husband Bill, and Darlene; and many special nieces, nephews, and family friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; daughter, Shelly Smith; daughter-in-law, Michelle Wheeler; grandson, Justin Coburn; and sister, Norene Holloway.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Leslie and Char and the entire Staff of Heartland Hospice.
Age 72, of Mt. Morris, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will take place 11:00 am, Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Service in Mt. Morris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 1:00 pm, to 8:00 pm, and on Thursday, from 10:00 am, until the time of service. Rene Parks will officiate, with cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Cora was born February 15, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris and Virginia (Cheney) Bigger. She and Harold Parks were united in marriage on April 26, 1965. Sadly, he preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.
Cora enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, going to the casino, watching NASCAR, playing Scrabble, doing puzzles, attending her grandchildren’s school events and celebrating all holidays. She is known for her large vegetable garden, her many baked goods, her quick wit, and a huge heart.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Harold, Jr., Phillip, and Steve and wife, Rene; grandchildren: Beonica, Rebecca and wife, Monica, Christopher, Michael and fiancee, Brandi, Thomas, Vincent and fiancee, Sharee, Mercedes and husband, Jordan, Antonio, Charles, Caliegh; great-grandchildren: Riley and Ryder, Raiden, Jayce and Zayne, Sydney, Sophia and Kolton, Brent and Lilliana, Kimora, Karmello, Jaxson and Kayden, and DezzaRae; brother: Ferris and wife, Judy; sisters: Beverly, Vicky, Dorothy, Kathy and husband Bill, and Darlene; and many special nieces, nephews, and family friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; daughter, Shelly Smith; daughter-in-law, Michelle Wheeler; grandson, Justin Coburn; and sister, Norene Holloway.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Leslie and Char and the entire Staff of Heartland Hospice.
Cora was born February 15, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris and Virginia (Cheney) Bigger. She and Harold Parks were united in marriage on April 26, 1965. Sadly, he preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.
Cora enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, going to the casino, watching NASCAR, playing Scrabble, doing puzzles, attending her grandchildren’s school events and celebrating all holidays. She is known for her large vegetable garden, her many baked goods, her quick wit, and a huge heart.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Harold, Jr., Phillip, and Steve and wife, Rene; grandchildren: Beonica, Rebecca and wife, Monica, Christopher, Michael and fiancee, Brandi, Thomas, Vincent and fiancee, Sharee, Mercedes and husband, Jordan, Antonio, Charles, Caliegh; great-grandchildren: Riley and Ryder, Raiden, Jayce and Zayne, Sydney, Sophia and Kolton, Brent and Lilliana, Kimora, Karmello, Jaxson and Kayden, and DezzaRae; brother: Ferris and wife, Judy; sisters: Beverly, Vicky, Dorothy, Kathy and husband Bill, and Darlene; and many special nieces, nephews, and family friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold; daughter, Shelly Smith; daughter-in-law, Michelle Wheeler; grandson, Justin Coburn; and sister, Norene Holloway.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Leslie and Char and the entire Staff of Heartland Hospice.
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