Margaret G. Parra, (née Morris), Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on September 20, 2026, in Saint Louis County, Missouri. She was born on November 23, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Margaret will be remembered with love for the life she built around her family. She loved being a stay-at-home mom and devoted herself to caring for her children, a role that remained at the heart of who she was. Her steady presence, care, and love shaped the lives of those closest to her and created a lasting legacy through the family she cherished so deeply.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anthony Parra; her son, Mark Parra; and her parents, William E. Morris and Anna L. Morris, née Montgomery.

Margaret is survived by her children, Todd Parra and his wife Susan, Joe Parra, Jim Parra, and Tammy Noe. She was a cherished grandmother to Jessica Skyles and her husband Tony, Joshua Parra and Mike, Nicole Donnelly and her husband Paul, Abbigail Stamm and her husband Jack, Brendan Parra and his wife Kristin, Bratt Parra and his wife Kelsey, Vanessa Parra, Jennifer Montagre and her husband Kyle, Jacob Parra, and Natalie Parra. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Griffin Parra, Ava Donnelly, Lily Donnelly, Carson Farwell, and Ellie Stamm. Margaret is also survived by her sister, Carol Can and her husband Sen, and she will be fondly remembered as a beloved aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on October 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 4200 Ripa Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63125, followed by a Memorial Service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Margaret’s life was centered on love, family, and caring for others. She leaves behind the memory of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love will continue to be felt by all who knew her.