Paula Joyce Parks, age 54 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1970, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Newman Esker Henegar and Brenda Joyce Idles. She loved anything crafting, outdoors, and farming. She loved her horses and cats, and making everyone laugh. She was a very positive and caring person, and she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Paula is preceded in death by her sister: Lora Henegar, mother-in-law, and father-in-law: Roy Lee and Ola Mae Parks, and best friend: Janet Enix.

Survivors:

Husband David Parks of Knoxville

Son Steven Lee Parks Vancouver, Canada

Sister Bridgette Henegar Thomas of LaFollette

Sister-in-Law Debra Vollmar and Russ Bowling Green, Ohio

Nieces and Nephews Michaela Thomas, Chandler Thomas, Colby Thomas, Elisa Henegar, James Braxton Jr., and Maegan Perry

Great Nieces Emma Perry, Brynlee Thomas, and Reese Thomas

Visitation: 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Thomas officiating.

Interment to follow at the Sam Foust Cemetery in Rocky Top, Tennessee.

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