Cathlene (Dodd) Parks

Betty Cathlene Parks, 93, residents of Raleigh passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Ferrell Hospital. Cathlene was born October 8, 1931 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Fred and Iva Dodd. She married James Edwin Parks who preceded her in death on July 13, 2016. Cathlene worked for the Raleigh Township for 40 years, was Village Clerk for many years, groomed dogs and played the piano at Mt. Pleasant Social Brethren and Raleigh Baptist Churches for several years. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and her flower gardens. She was a member at Star Church. Cathlene is survived by three nephews: Larry (Cathy) Parks of Eldorado, Ronnie (Janet) Parks of Raleigh, Steve Vineyard of North Carolina, a niece; Vickie (Tom) Ray of North Carolina and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Jetta Kay Parks, a sister: Norma Stehr and a nephew: Bob Parks. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, February 24, 2025 at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home with Rev. T.W. Norman officiating. Visitation will be Monday 11:00 am. until service time. Burial will be in Raleigh Masonic Cemetery. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com