Frances Christine Parks, 85, wife of the late Thomas Smith Parks, Jr. and a resident of Cheriton, VA passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Sentera Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Franktown, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Showard and the late Lottie B. Travis Showard. She is survived by three daughters, Jo Ann Edmondson and her husband, Bill, of Cape Charles, VA, Sandra Parker and her friend, Bill Powell, of Cape Charles, Ann Walker of Cheriton; six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, William Thomas Parks and son-in-law, Doug Walker. The family wants to make a special thanks to Dominic Horner. A celebration of life service will be conducted Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Cape Charles Baptist Church with Reverend Russell Goodrich officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cape Charles Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 427, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.