Lois Marie Covington Parks

June 15, 1948 - July 11, 2018

Lois Marie Covington Parks, 70, of Nederland, Texas went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Lois was born on June 15, 1948 in Longview, Texas to the late David and Blanche McMichael Covington. She lived in Nederland for 26 years and was self-employed as an Interior Designer since 1992. Lois was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Nederland. Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 23 years, Preston Parks of Nederland; her daughter, Angela Dawn Ellingsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey; her son, Jason Poole of Overton, Kansas; her two brothers, Harvey Covington and his wife, Gail of Port Arthur and Homer Covington and his wife BJ of Longview; her step-sons, Paul Parks and Christopher Parks, also their children, Preston, Travis, Danielle, and Shelby Parks Wright and Blayne Parks; several niece and nephews, and numerous friends. The family would like to especially thank Bruce and Carolyn Stracener, our dear friends that have been there for us during this difficult time and Dr. William Wolff and the staff of MD Anderson Hospital for the care they gave Lois. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Nederland on Sunday, July 15, 2018 with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Jason Burden officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Longview, Texas. Services are under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.