Carol Ann Parks Phipps' Obituary
Carol Ann Parks Phipps, 77, of Oakland, TN, passed away on March 10, 2023, at Methodist Hospice Residence following a brief illness. She was born in Memphis, TN to James Thomas Parks II and Carolyn Parks, who both predeceased her.
Carol is survived by her brother, James Thomas Parks III (Pam) as well as her two children, Jeff (Sheri) Phipps and Jeannie Taylor. She also leaves five grandchildren: Jeff and Sheri’s sons: Zach (Abby) Stewart and Jake Phipps; Jeannie’s children with H.W. Taylor: Caroline, Isabella, and Sully Taylor. Carol was also known as Gigi by her great-grandson, Benjamin Stewart.
Carol was a kind and gentle soul who was always most happy when surrounded by her family and friends. She had a love for travel and especially enjoyed going to the beach as well as visiting her brother and his family in Knoxville, TN. A devoted follower of our Lord, she also worked at Warren Community Church in the Mother’s Day Out program; always ready to love and dote on all the little ones left in her care.
Carol was an angel among us in her time here on Earth, and her departure reminds us that her love continues while waiting to meet with us again in heaven. We are all very blessed that our heavenly Father let us borrow her before once again welcoming her home.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday March 16 at 1:00 in the Riverside Chapel of Memorial Park with a visitation prior starting at 12:00.
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