Obituary of Louise Parks

Louise "Lou" Parks, age 77 passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home in Idabel, OK. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Garvin, OK, the daughter of James and Myrtle Bushers John. Louise managed Kentucky Fried Chicken in Idabel for over 31 years. She made many friends down thru the years working there. Louise was affiliated with the Baptist Faith and was a lifetime resident of the Idabel area. Louise was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, her family was the most important thing in her life. She loved preparing meals for the whole family. Louise was affectionately known as "Indian Mommy" to many. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Glen Don Burnett. Louise leaves to cherish her memory her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Hargis of Idabel, OK, Michael and Lisa Hargis of Idabel, OK and Terry and Sue Hargis of Horatio, AR; a daughter, Barbara Jean Glass of Idabel, OK; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Mary John of Fremont, CA and Buck and Edith John of Idabel, OK; sisters and brother-in-law, Bobbie and Don Scott of Idabel, OK, Geraldine Garrison of Idabel, OK and Doris Ross of Hugo, OK; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the funeral home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the White Family Chapel in Idabel, OK with Bro. Mahlon Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Canfield Cemetery.