Gloria Jean Parks nee Rinker, of Dunkirk Maryland peacefully passed away on April 11, 2026 at home. Born on April 12, 1944 in Leesburg Virginia, Gloria was the beloved daughter of Gibson and Dorothy Rinker. She attended Loudoun County High School where as a young woman her favorite pastime was roller skating.

Gloria enjoyed a varied career path that included driving a school bus, waitressing, secretary for Tate Dodge, then she spent 30 years at the District Court of Maryland. Outside of work, Gloria loved to dance! She loved sewing for family and friends, crocheting, needlepoint, ceramics, and listening to live county bluegrass music. Gloria also delighted in her experience as a Longaberger consultant.

Gloria is survived by her husband Samuel J. Parks Jr., her daughter Ginger C. Beck, son Wayne E. Spring, son Thomas G. Spring and son Kevin C. Parks, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A memorial visiting will be held on Monday April 20th at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane in Owings Maryland from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, with a service following at 3:30 PM.

Gloria will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.