Marjorie Kay "Katie" Parks, 81, of Camden, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.

Katie was born on July 1, 1941, in Gallatin, the daughter of Virgil C. and Elinore (Ward) Curtis. She was married to Ralph Parks, Jr. of Ray County on December 24, 1957, he preceded her in death in May of 1996.

Survivors include: son, Brian (Lori) Parks of Richmond; daughter, Aimee Clark of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Dustin Parks, Addison Long, Lissa Long, Stevie Clark, Ty Clark, Jacob Clark, and Harley Parks; three great grandchildren, L'Eeanna Long, Maddy Parks, and Nichole Parks; brother, Gary (Donna) Curtis of Winston; half-brother, Rex Curtis of Uniontown, PA; half-sister, Zelpha (Jim) Milligan of Braymer; and step mother, Louise Curtis of Gallatin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Troy Lynn Parks; brother, Howard Curtis; three half-brothers, Clyde Mullikin, Jr., Darrel Mullikin, and Loren Curtis; sister, Rosalie Barnes; stepfather, Clyde Mullikin.

Marjorie was reared and educated in Excelsior Springs. In addition to raising her family she had worked for the sewing factory in Excelsior Springs, Caseys in Richmond, the school cafeteria in Richmond, and was manager for Shirley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Katie was a bit of a homebody who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed playing games with the kids and could be a little competitive. She also enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, traveling, and cooking for her family.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Memorial contributions can be dropped off or mailed to in care of the family too, Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. Main – P.O. Box 190, Richmond 64085.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Richmond. Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please remember to share your memories of Katie with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.