Rosa Maria Parks

Rosa Maria Parks, 44, of Cobden, died Monday, July 31, 2023. 

She was born on Feb. 2, 1979, in Carbondale, the daughter of Laurentino Flores and Kathy Brimm Modglin.

She is survived by her parents; her children, Erikah, Emily, Esten and Evan Parks and Michael and Isaac Garcia; siblings Rogelio, Jaime and Mercedes Flores; aunts Frankie (Miguel) Romero and Nona (Don) Trambley; other relatives and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Joey Modglin; and her maternal grandparents, Frank and Billie Ruth Brimm.

“Our mother had the biggest heart we have ever known. We are happy that she gifted us with that, and it will forever carry on. She loved the moon and now every time we see it, we will see our Mom. She taught us to love the little things in life and love everybody. She fought so hard to get through what she did. We will cherish every moment we shared together. We will love you forever, Mom! Rest in peace and watch over us kids and Mawmaw. We love you so much! We will see you again.”

She attended Carbondale-New Beginnings Community Church of the Nazarene, where she was involved in the Jesus on the Square Ministry, where she cared for the unsheltered population of Carbondale.

A memorial service for Rosa was held at the Anna First Church of the Nazarene on Friday, Aug. 11. 

Memorials can be made to offset final expenses. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.

To visit her memorial page and to leave online condolences for her family, visit the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home website at rendlemanhilemanfh.com.