Rosa Maria Parks

    Rosa Maria Parks, age 44 of Cobden, died Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1979 in Carbondale, the daughter of Laurentino Flores and Kathy (Brimm) Modglin.

    She is survived by her parents; her children, Erikah, Emily, Esten and Evan Parks and Michael and Isaac Garcia; siblings, Rogelio, Jaime and Mercedes Flores; aunts, Frankie (Miguel) Romero and Nona (Don) Trambley; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joey Modglin and her maternal grandparents, Frank and Billie Ruth Brimm.

    "Our mother had the biggest heart we have ever known.  We are happy that she gifted us with that, and it will forever carry on. She loved the moon and now every time we see it, we will see our Mom. She taught us to love the little things in life and love everybody. She fought so hard to get through what she did. We will cherish every moment we shared together. We will love you forever, Mom! Rest in peace and watch over us kids and Mawmaw. We love you so much! We will see you again."

 Rosa attended Carbondale - New Beginnings Community Church of the Nazarene, where she was involved in the Jesus on the Square Ministry; where she cared for the unsheltered population of Carbondale.

    A Memorial Service for Rosa will be held at the Anna First Church of the Nazarene on Friday, August 11, 2023 with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the memorial service immediately following at noon. Rev. Randy Wright and Rev. Brian Trambley will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to offset final expenses.   Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna assisted the family with arrangements.

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