Willa Marie Parks' Obituary
Willa Parks, 56 of Centerville, passed away on August 23, 2021 at MercyOne in Centerville, Iowa.
Willa Marie Milford was born to Thomas and Pansy (Husted) Milford on October 17, 1964 in Unionville, Missouri. She graduated from Centerville High School. Willa married Gary Parks in Centerville and the couple later separated.
Willa was a caretaker, spending many years working as a CNA. She loved spending time with her family and going fishing. Her coloring books, sudoku, and circle word were some of her favorite things to do. In her spare time, Willa enjoyed crocheting and putting puzzles together.
Left to cherish Willa's memory are her children, daughter Randeana (Vinny) Lemieux and son Zachary (Breann) Harson, sisters Robin (Floyd) Strode and Libby (Larry) Adcox, step-brother Clem Hawk, several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, great nieces, and adopted family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Pansy, step-mother Alma Charlene Milford, step-brother David Hawk, step-sister Cindy Montegna, brother Bill Milford, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In accordance with Willa's wishes, she has been cremated and no services are being held at this time. Memorials may be sent to the family and condolences can be made at www.thomasfh.com and www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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