Ruth Jane Riddle Parks
February 22, 1930 - February 27, 2012
Ruth Jane Riddle Parks, 82, of Huntsville, Alabama, peacefully transitioned to a spiritual realm on February 27, 2012. Jane was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 22, 1930, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University, receiving a degree in Business Education, followed by a Master's Degree in English/Journalism, and then Counseling from the University of Alabama. Jane taught at Lee High School serving as first Advisor for the newspaper, Lee's Traveller, for which her students received numerous national awards. In addition to being a published author, Jane also reported for the Huntsville Times and WAAY television. She served as Counselor at Martin Luther King Elementary School until her retirement. Soon after retiring, she became an active member of the Master Gardeners of North Alabama, making many new friends, coordinating Field Trips, and receiving several awards and accolades. Jane Parks is survived by her son, Hal E. Parks; her daughter, Dr. Shannon (Sharon) G.E. Parks; Grandson, Russel Allen Parks; Granddaughter, Elliott Elizabeth Emfinger; and two Great-Grandchildren, Ryann Parks, and Ethan Parks.The "Honoring a Life" Brunch and Gathering will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 10:30-11:45 a.m., is open to all friends, and will take place at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Arbor, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805. Jane will then rest at Maple Hill Cemetery, 201 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MGNA (Master Gardeners of North Alabama) for the Jane R. Parks Honorarium Fund, and sent to: Diane Campen, MGNA Treasurer, 268 Dublin Circle, Madison, AL 35758.Cards may be sent to the Jane R. Parks Family, 211 Bonita Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
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