Barbara Nell Park, 86, of Elkton, MD, passed away at her home April 10, 2015.
Born in Gifford, IL on September 2, 1928, Barbara was the daughter of the late Allie and Cora Lambert Wells. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 62 years, Barbara was active in various church groups and sang in the choir for over 55 years. Barbara enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards and sewing. Time spent with her family, however, was her greatest pleasure. She will be missed.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, George Park, Jr. of Elkton, MD; two sons, George Park, III (Teresa) of Elkton, and Samuel W. Park (Anne) of Elkton; three daughters, Catherine P. Wevodau (Robert) of Middletown, DE, Nancy L. Racine, (Gene) of North East, MD, and Barbie J. Bauernschmidt (Glenn) of Castaic, CA; two brothers, John Wells of WA, and Ray Wells of IL; three sisters, Christine Ecklor of IL, Marie Inkster of CA, and Carol Boyer of IL; nine grandchildren, Nicholas Ruello, Andrew Ruello, Melanie Bauernschmidt, Bryan Racine, Chris Park, Amy Treacy, Katelyn Bauernschmidt, Abbigail Park, and Emily Park; and four great grandchildren, Alexandria, Isabel, Zachary and Jason Ruello. She was preceded in death by her sister Vivian Reynolds. She is also survived by 8 step grandchildren and 6 step great grandchildren.
A service honoring her life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 450 Third Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 on Thursday April 16, 2015 at 12 noon with a visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church and mailed to R.T. Foard Funeral Home, PA, 318 George St., Chesapeake City, MD 21915.