Frances Lewis Parks

frances  parks

November 20, 1961 ~ January 3, 2026

Born in: Lone Star, Texas
Resided in: Edinburg, Virginia

Frances Lewis Parks, of Edinburg, VA, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 3, 2026, in Fairfax, Virginia, at the age of 64.

Born on November 20, 1961, in Lone Star, Texas, Frances spent her childhood in Hughes Springs, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for family, tradition, and community. She graduated from Hughes Springs High School and went on to build a career marked by precision, commitment, and integrity, working most of her adult life as an accountant. She loved all flowers and couldn’t pass up trying to save every one she found.

In October 1997, Frances married Robert “Scott” Parks. They moved many times over the course of their marriage experiencing and appreciating the beauty of our country and people all around . Her proudest role was as a mother to their daughter, Rebecca Parks, whom she cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie Lewis and Vida Davidson Lewis whose values of hard work and compassion she carried with her throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband Scott Parks; daughter, Rebecca Parks; her brothers, James Lewis and Stephen Lewis; and her sisters, Virginia Fretwell and Kate Johnson. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services for Mrs. Parks will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends beginning one hour prior to service time Sunday at the funeral home.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: January 11, 2026 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd.
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com

Visitation: January 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd.
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com

Interment:

Hughes Springs Cemetery
W. First Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656


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  1. Candle 2This is so very sad, Frances was such a wonderful friend in high school and I’m glad I got to see her at our reunion last year. Much love and prayers to her family.

  2. We am soo sorry for this great loss. My heart is broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Frances’s family! May God be with all of you at this time of grieving!❤️🙏🏼❤️

  3. Candle 5I’m very sorry for the loss of Frances. She was always so kind and sweet. May God be with you Scott. We all loved her dearly especially Kate and Virginia. They will forever miss her.

  4. Candle 8What a precious friend. We had lots of fun together after I moved to Hughes Springs. My love and prayers are with Scott and her family.

  5. Candle 8Frances worked at AMF Tuboscope with me during her high school years as a VOE student. She was so quiet we couldnt tell she was even around, but was so intelligent, I knew she had a bright future.
    So sorry to learn of her passing, Blessings to her family

  6. Candle 5I am so sorry to hear this. I attended church and school with Frances. She was the sweetest!! Many prayers for peace and comfort to all family and siblings.

  7. Candle 2Praying for her family! Stephen, my classmate and friend, you are also in my thoughts and prayers. It’s hard to lose a sister.

  8. Candle 2Prayers of peace and comfort to all who loved Frances. She was my freshman college roommate at Texas A&M and a very dear friend. She was always so sweet and kind. Although a majority of the past 40 years we lived in different cities or states, I will cherish the memories, visits and friendship we had.

  9. We were nextdoor neighbors with Frances and her family in our little community growing up. We loved them dearly. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Praying for her sweet family.

  10. We were so sorry to hear this. Frances was always so sweet & kind. I knew her as one of my husband’s friends, before we got married. We have lots of fun memories–camping out at Petit Jean State Park, staying overnight before going to The Melting Pot & Six Flags. Frances was so nice to be around; we did so many fun things together. She will be truly missed, by many people.

  11. I am so saddened to read that Francis passed away. I have so many memories, from playing outside while mama and Mrs Vida had coffee, to seeing her at Hickory Hill Church just a few years ago. I send you my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

    Sarah McDaniel


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