Bonnie Kay

Parks

Bonnie Kay Parks, 75, of Crisfield, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at her home.

Born in Crisfield on November 5, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Franklin Bradshaw and Lorena Ellen Hoffman Bradshaw. Her husband, Francis Edward “Ronnie” Parks, preceded her in death in 1984.

She loved going to church and was a faithful member of Eastern Shore Evangelistic Church. She enjoyed walking, and adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved nature and sitting outside birdwatching, and enjoyed going out to lunch with her friends and boyfriend. She also enjoyed listening to music, especially her favorite artist, Willis Canada. For many years she cherished being home taking care of her daughter, Alisha, who passed away in 2017.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Richard Emory “Rick” Evans (Rebecca) of Crisfield; grandchildren, Jayden Micha Ballard, Mashalla Brooke Ballard, Isaiah Jacob Ballard, Clarence Ladell “C.J.” Ward, Katrina Pamela Parks Matthews, Nathan Francis Parks, and Makenna Evans; great-grandchildren, Ella Rayne Ballard, Mackenzie Lynn Ballard, Alana Dominick, Brooklyn Hinman, and Logan Zickafoose; her sisters and brothers, Mary Lee Dize of Smith Island, Tommy Bradshaw of Smith Island, Morris Bradshaw of Smith Island, and Rosie Potter of Temperanceville; her boyfriend, David Ewing, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by three daughters, Rhonda Lee Parks, Alisha Frances Parks, and Stacey Lynn Ballard; her granddaughter, Jackie Lynn Crockett; and her companion of many years, Richard Wayne Evans.

A memorial service will be held at Eastern Shore Evangelistic Church in Marion Station on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 1 PM. A visitation will be from 12:30-1PM. Rev. Jerry Hughes will officiate.

Donations in her memory may be sent to Eastern Shore Evangelistic Church, 5789 Charles Cannon Road, Marion Station, MD 21838.