PARKS, Patricia Louise

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Last Name
  
PARKS
Given Names
  
Patricia Louise
AKA's
  
Better known as
  
Date of Birth
  
4/29/1934
Age at Death
  
44
Place of Birth
  
Springfield, Ohio
Race
  
Caucasian
Gender
  
Female
Religion
  
Family Tree
   Swaney Family Tree
Birth Mother
  
Birth Father
  
Siblings
  
Partner
  
Gerald Eugene Parks
Children
  
Dale Edwin Parks, Brenda Karen Parks, Tracy Lee Parks; (adopted grandson) J. Warren Parks
Non-Temple Relatives
  
(parents) William Chaffin, Daisy F. Foulke
Body Identification Number
  
003-L [listed as "Patty Lou"]
Burial Location
  
Source of Death Information
 
House Foreign Affairs Committee report; FBI document 89-4286-1302 (prepared 12/78)
Entry into Guyana
  
3/29/1978
Residence (US)
  
Ukiah, California 95482
Residence (JT)
  
Cottage 30
Occupation in U.S./Skills, Talents & Interests
  
telephone operator (Maaga)
Occupation in Jonestown (Temple Records)
  
Jonestown Roles (FBI Records)
  
Librarian (Tracy Parks)
Government Income
  
Notes
  
Remembrances
  
“You almost got away. God bless you for trying. ” - Sebastion Lewis

“Patty was my sister. I am from Springfield, Ohio, where Patty was born and reared. She lived here with her family until they all followed Jim Jones to Ukiah. I will always remember her as a beautiful and loving sister who thought she was doing the right thing. ” - william j. chaffin

“Memories of My Sister Patty Parks ” - William Chaffin

“I wasn't born until 1981. However, I have seen every documentary, listened to all the transcripts, and read some books about Jonestown. The one thing that sticks out to me is the look on your face on the last video you were in. You can see the absolute terror and fear in your eyes. I think you truly knew something bad was going to happen. I cannot imagine what you must have been feeling that day. Your daughter Tracy grew up to be a beautiful strong woman. I don't know her but I've seen a few documentaries that she and your husband are in. God Bless you. You were so close to making it to freedom. Rest in Peace!” - Dianna Jones

“Patricia, you and your family were the few brave enough to speak up to want to leave Jonestown when you had the chance. For that I commend your bravery as well as your families. I am sorry you lost your life on that horrible day, RIP. ” - Anonymous