Judy Ann Parks

Judy Ann Parks, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 31, 2026. 

Judy was a kind and loving woman who left a lasting impression of a life dedicated to her family.  Born on May 11, 1953, in Moore County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Betty McNeill.

Judy had a lifelong enjoyment of cooking, often finding joy and fresh ingredients at the local farmers’ market.  She cherished annual vacations to Long Beach and the Outer Banks and enjoyed many road trips and other travels.  Known for her thoughtful and careful nature, she always showed immense compassion toward the elderly and children.  Judy graduated from Sandhills Community College with an Associate’s degree.  For most of her career, she worked in air freight forwarding for companies such as CF Air, Kuehne & Nagel, Pilot Air Freight, and, most recently, DHL. 

She was a devoted wife to Earl Parks for 53 years. Judy was a proud mother to her two daughters, Melissa Starling of West End, and Erin Parks of Little River, SC, and a loving grandmother to Aleah Hyzen.  She maintained a very close and loving relationship with her sisters: Sandra (David) Greiner of Pinehurst, Trudy (John) Blake of Carthage, and Jackie (Jimmy) Babb of Carthage.  She was also very close to and loved by all of her in-laws over the course of her life with Earl.  Judy is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

A Celebration of Life will be announced by the family at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at pinesfunerals.com. 

Powell Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Parks family.