Joyce L. Parks of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away November 10th, 2011 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise.

Joyce was born February 27^th, 1927 in McCammon, Idaho to Joseph F. Mellor and Annetta R. Mellor.  After WWII, in 1946, Joyce married Clyde O. Parks.  She spent much of the next 25 years working and contributing greatly to the success of the family businesses, as well as  raising four children; Rick, Susan, Robert and Steven.  Over her many years, Joyce lived and worked in the eastern and southern Idaho area as well as Salt Lake City, Utah and Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce left Phoenix after retiring and relocated with her husband to Twin Falls in the 1990’s.

Joyce’s time on earth was spent enjoying many life-long friendships and attaining fulfillment through being a loving wife, and a generous mother and grandmother.  She was a professionally experienced and tremendously gifted cook who was able to share some of her abundant love for others through her exceptional recipes. Joyce’s positivity and affection touched the many people she encountered.  She was a defining character and should be remembered for her integrity.  Mrs. Joyce Parks was a true lady, with impeccable taste, and an appreciation for both the simple and finer qualities of life.  Joyce had an incredibly strong will to live and possessed a persevering spirit that guided her throughout the difficult periods of life. This extraordinary spirit kept her ever-interested in the lives of her family and friends. Joyce’s limitless love, compassion, and charming personality will be greatly missed.

Joyce was preceded in death by her mother and father, two brothers, three sisters, and her husband Clyde.  Joyce is survived by her sister Alice, a daughter, and three sons. Joyce is also survived by eight grandchildren.

Joyce was a gift in the lives of many and left her eternal mark on the generations she nurtured.  A truly beautiful person, Joyce will be forever missed by everyone she touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stroke Center at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, 1055 N. Curtis Road, Boise, ID, 83706.  Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com.

Condolences:

Sender's Name: Julie Christoffersen Carr
My condolences in your loss of your mother. You will forever miss her.

Sender's Name: Gayle Knox Hatch
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of both Joyce and Clyde...how right that they went so close together...they are in so many of my fondest childhood memories in Mtn. Home. I'm sorry for your losses and wish all of you well. I always thought the world of Joyce and Clyde and enjoyed seeing them when they visited Mom and Dad.

Sender's Name: Kathy Bernard Hall

So sorry about your parents, but it special that they went so close together. Mom waited 19 yrs. to be with dad. Your family will always be a fond memory in my growing up years in Mt. Home. It was a special time, with MANY wonderful people - like the Parks family.