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
 
Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, OH
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
 
Discrepancies
 
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