Brucie Powell Parks

BRUCIE POWELL PARKS, age 86, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of Alfred W. Parks, who passed away in 2001, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Mountain City, TN on April 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Cora Anderson Powell. She was a group leader at Harowe Servo Controls in West Chester, PA, retiring in 1995 after 30 years of service. She was very committed to her faith, and enjoyed being with her family and friends. She is survived by one son, James Robert Parks of West Grove, PA; two daughters, Lois Sasiadek of Thief River Falls, MN and Donna Ifert and her husband Jonathan of Chatham, PA; seven grandchildren, Zenda Frey, Shawn Ifert, Nathan Ifert, Rebecca Zucchero, Rachel Cimino, Lisa Benjamin, Shelah Simpson and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Parks was predeceased by one brother, James Powell and one sister, Pauline Richards. You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10:00 to 11:00 on Thursday morning, February 16, 2017, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her Funeral service will follow at 11:00. Burial will be in the Upper Octoraro Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Route 10, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com As requested, this obituary is a courtesy of Mountain City Funeral Home.