Elva M. Parks, 92 CRISFIELD - Elva M. Parks, 92, of Crisfield, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield. Born Dec. 5, 1917, in Crisfield, she was a daughter of the late Elmer A. and Sadie Switzer Matthews. Her husband, Merrill Parks, preceded her in death. She was a seamstress, working at the former Crisfield Cap Factory. She also worked with her daughter at "The Red Barn" gift shop in Crisfield. She was a member of the Crisfield First Baptist Church and the Women's Civic Club. She was very devoted to her family, and especially loved to spend time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She is survived by two daughters, Winnie Pruitt and her husband Charles "Eugie" and Linda Paden, all of Crisfield; one sister, Mary Goldsborough of Crisfield; five grandchildren, Connie Gerald, Royce Pruitt and his wife Michelle, Robert Paden, Jr., Lorina Paden and Joey Paden, all of Crisfield; ten great-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Clifton Matthews; and two sisters, Doris Coefield and Sadie Bard. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Interment followed in Sunnyridge Memorial Park. Pastor Jack "Tad" Maroon officiated. Memorial contributions may be sent to Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com