Sophia Parks

Honea Path – Sophia Cecilia Phillips Parks, 84, wife of Watson Clifton Parks, of Samuel Drive, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Pendleton.

 

Born in Norton West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Cleo Mersing Gingrich. She was a member of Honea Path First Baptist Church. She was retired from Lowes. Mrs. Parks formerly worked at Sky City in Athens and Abbeville.

Surviving in addition to her loving husband of 27 years of the home are: her son, Bill Ramsey (Delana McGuire) of Pendleton; her step-son, W. Patrick (Renira) Parks of Augusta GA; four daughters, Kim Johnson of Carleton GA, Donna Borders of Greenwood, Kathy (Scott) Campbell of Athens GA, and Selma (Larry) Davis of Honea Path; her step-daughter, Debbie Thompson of Graniteville; her brother, Norman (Linda) Phillips of Rochester PA; ten grandchildren, Amber, Sophia, Thomas, Steven, Tonya, Clint, Conrad, Delano, Josh, and Renee; eleven great-grandchildren, Hunter, Braydon, Hadleigh, James, Jamie, Hayley, Cody, Taylyn, Tucker, Ryker, and Emerson; a great-great grandchild, Hazel, and her special puppy, Toby.

Mrs. Parks was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandchild, Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Honea Path First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Josh Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at 3 P.M. Wednesday at Parksville Baptist Church Cemetery, Parksville, SC.

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends Wednesday from 10-11 A.M. at Honea Path First Baptist Church prior to the service. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Wednesday May 28, 2025
  • Time: 11 A.M.
  • Place: Honea Path First Baptist Church
  • Service Address: 100 S Main St, Honea Path, SC 29654
  • Cemetery: Parksville Baptist Church Cemetery 3 P.M. Wednesday
  • Cemetery Address: 131 Parks Self Street, Parksville SC 29845
  • Visitation: 10-11 A.M. Wednesday at Honea Path First Baptist Church
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