Carol Parks

    Carol Arnett Parks, 68 of Ganado passed away in her home on Sept. 15, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1945 to Wayne and Jean Arnett in Ganado.
    She graduated from Ganado High School, served in the United States Navy, was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, choir, and committees, and was a member of the American Legion Aux.
    Carol is survived by daughter Robin Thompson; son Allen Parks and wife Andrea; grandchildren Deandra, Caylin, Anthony and Thomas Parks, Hannah Lindberg; and great-granddaughter Ryleigh Garcia; sisters Camille Rakowitz, Paula Kacer and husband Gary; brother Royce Young and wife Diane; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by husband Johnny W. Parks; parents; Raymond Young, and niece Kaylee Kacer.
    Pallbearers are Bill, Randy and Ross Rakowitz, Russell and Kirby Kacer, Roy Young, and Gary Kacer.
    Honorary pallbearers are employees of the Ganado Telephone Co.
    Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at First United Methodist Church, Ganado.  Funeral services are Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ganado.
    In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the FUMC-Ganado, Hospice of South Texas, or Jackson County Happy Tails.
     Arrangements under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 771-2120.