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Margo Kay “Go-Go” <I>Coons</I> Parks

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Margo Kay “Go-Go” Coons Parks

Birth
San Diego County, California, USA
Death
20 Aug 2011 (aged 63)
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA Add to Map
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Margo born to Nellie and Orlando Coons. Being the only girl amongst her three brothers, Margo was a spitfire full of energy! She was her mother's delight and the apple of her father's eye. A shining star from birth Margo began competing in gymnastics at an early age. In 1963 Margo ranked third at the National in gymnastics, a true testament to her resiliency, hard work, and dedication and a tribune to her father's wonderful coaching.

It was around this time that Margo was honored with the title of becoming a debutant and was also voted the "Prettiest Girl" in San DIego, which was definitely well deserved, as she was an absolute beauty.

On December 16, 1967 Margo married Edward Lee Parks two sons were born to this union, Kenneth Joseph and David Lee Parks. As the years passed and as boys were getting older Margo and Eddie were blessed with their precious baby, Sophia.

The family immediately fell in love with Sophia and knew that she fit prefectly within their family. Margo graduated from San Diego State Universitly with her Bachelor of Arts Degree and later with a Master's Degree in Counseling Education.

Margo also taugh in the Master's Program at San Diego State University and was both a facilitator and mentor for many incoming students. Ready to join the work force, Margo was a District Counselor for San DIego Unified School District. She began at St. Augustine High School and throughout her extended career worked at a multitude of schools; including, Freese, Fulton and Kennedy Elementary, always an integral part of each school she served.
Margo born to Nellie and Orlando Coons. Being the only girl amongst her three brothers, Margo was a spitfire full of energy! She was her mother's delight and the apple of her father's eye. A shining star from birth Margo began competing in gymnastics at an early age. In 1963 Margo ranked third at the National in gymnastics, a true testament to her resiliency, hard work, and dedication and a tribune to her father's wonderful coaching.

It was around this time that Margo was honored with the title of becoming a debutant and was also voted the "Prettiest Girl" in San DIego, which was definitely well deserved, as she was an absolute beauty.

On December 16, 1967 Margo married Edward Lee Parks two sons were born to this union, Kenneth Joseph and David Lee Parks. As the years passed and as boys were getting older Margo and Eddie were blessed with their precious baby, Sophia.

The family immediately fell in love with Sophia and knew that she fit prefectly within their family. Margo graduated from San Diego State Universitly with her Bachelor of Arts Degree and later with a Master's Degree in Counseling Education.

Margo also taugh in the Master's Program at San Diego State University and was both a facilitator and mentor for many incoming students. Ready to join the work force, Margo was a District Counselor for San DIego Unified School District. She began at St. Augustine High School and throughout her extended career worked at a multitude of schools; including, Freese, Fulton and Kennedy Elementary, always an integral part of each school she served.

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  • Created by: Marti Lewis
  • Added: Sep 11, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76368844/margo_kay-parks: accessed ), memorial page for Margo Kay “Go-Go” Coons Parks (1 Apr 1948–20 Aug 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 76368844, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by Marti Lewis (contributor 47108997).