Phyllis Ann (Pruitt) Parks

October 11, 1949 - September 27, 2020

Phyllis Ann (Pruitt) Parks passed on peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Morganton, North Carolina at the age of 70. She is survived by her daughters, Christina K. Lababidi (Ali) and Jennifer A. Santos (Luis); grandchildren, Michael C. Parks (Amanda), Deanna A. Lababidi, Adam A. Lababidi, Daniel E. Santos Miranda, and Anthony P. Santos Parks; brothers, Russ and Mark, 2 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Clarice Pruitt and her brother, Daniel. Phyllis was born on October 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Black River High School in 1967 and attended Ashland University studying Music and Accounting. She married Harry Dwain Parks in 1969, and they resided in Sullivan, Ohio before they moved to their dairy farm in Homerville. She was multitalented and worked many years in accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation. She also enjoyed working with computers, business consulting and helping others in these areas. She was heavily involved in her children’s activities such as 4-H, science fairs, projects and music. Her daughters remember her tireless passion as she was a constant support encouraging them to always do their best and reach for their goals. Phyllis was most passionate about music. She played many instruments including trombone, saxophone and piano and enjoyed experimenting with a variety of other instruments as well. She was also skilled at conducting and directing music. She was the music director at Black River Entertainment Company for several years and also directed the choir at her church in Huntington, Ohio. She also coached softball and served as a bus driver. Faith was a central part of Phyllis’s life. She was a selfless person who was continually giving and helping in any way she was able. She overcame many challenges and struggles and in doing this was able to help so many overcome theirs as well. She had a huge heart and smile to go with it. She loved to have fun and had a wonderful sense of humor. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM Saturday in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Creighton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Phyllis’s life. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank all those who have touched Phyllis throughout her life. Ms. Parks and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: 276-475-3631