Antanette Renia Parks

Antanette Renia Parks was born on September 17, 1992, in Dayton, Ohio, to Anthony Williams and Patricia Parks. She was educated at Miami Valley Career Technology Center and graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School in 2011.

Antanette was a devoted believer in Jesus Christ and attended Greater Christian Pentecostal Church, where she faithfully served in the music ministry. She had a strong work ethic and was employed at various salons and fast-food establishments throughout the city. For the past several years, she worked at Montgomery County Job and Family Services, where she remained dedicated and dependable.

Known for her quiet and humble spirit, Antanette deeply cherished spending time with her family and friends. Her love for those closest to her was evident in all she did.

Antanette departed this life and went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2026, at the age of 33.

She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Williams; her grandparents, Myrtle L. Williams and Roy Williams Jr. and Early Junior Parks; her aunt, Shirley Parks; and her uncle, Gary Williams.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her pride and joy, her children, Desmon Sonny McQuay Jr. and Destin Antonio McQuay; her mother, Patricia Parks; her sisters, Markita Parks and Maria Hamdi; her grandmother, Ella Mae Parks; and her aunt, whom she lovingly called “Moma,” Sherrie Williams.

She also leaves behind her nephews, Marcus Parks, Martaeze Parks, and Montrell Parks; her nieces, Makayla Parks and Miricale Parks; and a host of aunts, including Tanya (Capri) Jenkins, Valerie Parks, Ellen Brown, Sandra Parks (all of Dayton, Ohio), and Carolyn Parks and Sharon Peoples (Las Vegas, Nevada).

Her uncles include Joseph (Tina) Patterson, Tyrone Parks, Stevie (Carmen) Parks, Michael (Keekee) Parks of Atlanta, Georgia, Elder Mycal B. (Juanita) Kelly of (Sharonville, Ohio), and Greg Peoples and David Peoples of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Antanette also leaves behind her close friends Kristin Johnson, Jada Sanders, and Charda Middlebrook, along with a host of cousins, extended family, and dear friends who will forever hold her memory in their hearts.

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