Barbara Jean Jones - Parks

Obituary For Barbara Jean Jones - Parks

Barbara Jean Jones - Parks

On March 20, 2026 at 1:51 am it has pleased our Heavenly Father to transfer his dearly beloved daughter Barbara Jean Jones - Parks from the labors of this life to a sweet rest in His Holy presence. We can only imagine a sweet voice of the Father saying to his daughter; come rest in the embrace of my endless love. In My presence is perfect peace that quiets the chaos of a busy world. Healing is now yours, for you belong to me, 'I AM' the rock of the foundation of your faith. The life giving power of my marvelous mercy has allowed you to complete life's journey on earth. I rejoice in you as you await the day of Resurrection.

Born October 28, 1930 in Kingsport, Tn. to Thomas and Katie Sue Martin Jones. Barbara resided in Knoxville, Tn. her entire life. She graduated from Austin High School. Entered Nursing School and obtained her LPN license and worked in this career until retirement from Fort Sanders Regional Hospital after 40 plus years of service. To know her was to love her. She was very dedicated to patient care and assisted in helping other nurses experience patient care. She was an amazing seamstress that provided additional income to support her family. She loved witnessing and encourage others in the Word of God. She enjoyed reading, baking and working cross-word puzzles. She accepted Christ Jesus at the age of 12 and became a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, currently College Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church. She served in various ministries until her health began to fail. She loved the Lord, her family & friends and her life witnessed her commitment. In view of her noble and sincere testimony which has been an illustration of Christian devotion and love to God's kingdom's, we thank our Heavenly Father for her loyalty and countless contributions.

She is preceded in death by her parents Katie and Thomas Jones; previous husbands; Floyd M. Harris & James H. Parks, daughter, Vickie Harris-Waterson, grand son James E. Parks Jr., sisters Lillian Hayes, Irene Bullard, Rosa O'Neal, Virginia Jarnigan, Mary Johnson; brothers Willie, George, Charles, Edben & John Jones.

She leaves to celebrate her life two daughters; Linda Harris-Boatwright, Rev. Jo Ann Harris-Hackler (Charles], and one son Paul E. Parks [Tammy]; sister Elizabeth Turner, Columbia, Tn. A devoted niece Patricia [Doby] Foust, and nephew Gregory Rogers, six grandchildren, Robin Wells, Lenexa, KS, Rhonda Daies, Steven Waterson, Christian Anderson, Leslie Parks all of Knox., Tn and Jasmine Parks, Nash., Tn., numerous grand children, great-grand children & one great great grandson. Mother had bonus family & special friends: Marie Parks, Bernice Depue, Josephine Guthrie, Louise Moore, Lisa Richardson, Jimmy & Elizabeth Duncan, Zella Venable, Jeanette Prescott, Georgia & Dave Shingles, Tanya Smith, Edith & Angie Nolan.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 10:30-11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jo Ann Hackler officiating and Rev. Ronnie Forte’ Sr; Eulogist.

The final resting place will be held at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (Lyons View) immediately following the service at 1:00 p.m. A dove release will conclude in her honor.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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