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Birth	:	8 Feb 1937 Wilson, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	2 Dec 2021 Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.9668999, -80.5669022
Description	:	Dora Owens Parks, age 84, of Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 by natural causes. Dora was born to the late Walter & Mary Barnes on February 8, 1937 in Wilson, NC, where she graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1955. She attended Campbell University and married her high school sweetheart, Wiley, on New Year's Day in 1956. Dora and Wiley raised their 3 children in Monroe, NC where she was an involved member of First Baptist Church and the Junior Women's Club. Her desire to serve and help others was evident in her... Read More	Dora Owens Parks, age 84, of Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 by natural causes. Dora was born to the late Walter & Mary Barnes on February 8, 1937 in Wilson, NC, where she graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1955. She attended Campbell University and married her high school sweetheart, Wiley, on New Year's Day in 1956. Dora and Wiley raised their 3 children in Monroe, NC where she was an involved member of First Baptist Church and the Junior Women's Club. Her desire to serve and help others was evident in her career as well. Dora retired at age 82 from Christian Adoption Services of Matthews, NC, where she worked as an Adoption Caseworker and Foster Care Supervisor for 22 years. Prior to that she enjoyed working with students at Wingate University as Residence Director during the 1980's and 1990's. Over the years, Dora was also a high school history teacher for the Union County School District and worked in the Union County Clerk of Court office. Her interest included sewing, gardening, reading and playing cards. Dora is preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Lee Owens of Fountain, NC; and she was the last survivor of her 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Adoption Service, 7884 Idlewild Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Christian adopt.org and loaves and fishes.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

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Where is Dora Barnes Owens Parks's memorial?
Dora Barnes Owens Parks's memorial is located at: Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, USA.
When did Dora Barnes Owens Parks death?
Dora Barnes Owens Parks death on 2 Dec 2021 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dora Barnes Owens Parks's memorial?
Latitude: 34.9668999
Longitude: -80.5669022

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Wiley Lee Owens

(1934 - 1978)

Siblings

Walter Jackson Barnes Jr.

(1925 - 1999)

Christine Barnes Lewis

(1933 - 1997)

Betty Gray Barnes Owens

(1938 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeland Memorial Park
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9668999, -80.5669022

2. Suncrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9756012, -80.5516968

3. Helms Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9503000, -80.5813000

4. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9803360, -80.5480150

5. Hiram Broom Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9409447, -80.5533676

6. County Home Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9754230, -80.6005830

7. Hillcrest Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9890800, -80.5432400

8. Billy Woods Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9958300, -80.5366600

9. Belmont Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9454308, -80.5241776

10. Crook Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080757, -80.5565567

11. Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9431686, -80.6150284

12. Secrest Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

13. High Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0112000, -80.5483017

14. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9665909, -80.6276321

15. Red Level Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9475000, -80.6236000

16. New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0080338, -80.6026917

17. New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9142570, -80.5773773

18. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9214783, -80.5234680

19. Old High Hill Cemetery New
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0255585, -80.5575027

20. Hill Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0059586, -80.5103836

21. Hinson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9904289, -80.4971390

22. Secrest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9967200, -80.6388330

23. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0358162, -80.5633316

24. Love Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0256577, -80.5218658