Mary Orval Parnell

October 3, 1925 - January 17, 2013

Obituary

Mrs. Mary Orval Parnell died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 87 years 3 months and 14 days. She was born in Corinth, Miss., to the late Bynam and Lillie Williamson DeLoach and had lived her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Parnell was a retired school teacher and a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Virgil Parnell, one son, Mark Parnell, one sister, Opal Lane, and her parents. She is survived by one son, Ronald Howard Parnell of West Memphis, one daughter, Lynn Osment of Trumann, 5 grandchildren, Wesley Vance Osment, Charles Howard Osment, Emily Lynn Kain, Randy Parnell and Patrick Parnell, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., with Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann in charge. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church 1301 Hwy 69 in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Darek Gartmen, Danny Gartman, Chase Young, Jay Parnell, Jeremey Parnell and Oscee Nunnally. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472 and Trumann Public Library, P.O. Box 73, Trumann, AR 72472. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Ms Mary was one of the most wonderful person I have ever known. Her son Mark and i was best friends from 3rd grade till he passed. She will be greatly missed

Linda Russell, Bay

April 5, 2025

"Dear family Iam so sorry for your loss Read please Rev21:3-4.

mary cannon, Det.Mich48238

May 18, 2013

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Alvin and Judy Tackett, Weiner, AR

January 20, 2013

"Sorry for your loss. My family and I have many found memories.We will pray that God will comfort all you at this time of Her home going.

Lester Paul Cox, Bradenton FL

January 19, 2013

"Our deepest sympathies, Lynn to you and your family. Love, bob and marilyn

Marilyn mckay, Litchfiels il

January 19, 2013

"Lynn and Ronnie,so sorry to hear of Orval passing but happy for her home going, Praying for GODs comfort to you and your familys.happy memories of Orval coming to the store on friday nights Dan

Dan and Sandy Toone, Flint Mi.

January 18, 2013

"WES AND FAMILY, SENDING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. GRANDMOTHERS ALWAYS HAVE A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS. LOVE IN CHRIST, CHRISTINA

CHRISTINA SMITH, Jonesboro

January 18, 2013

"Lynn, Ronnie and family,I am so sorry for you loss. I know your mom is at peace with your dad and Mark. Each time someone goes to their heavenly home, we feel so sad, but it is really so wonderful to know they are with our heavenly Father and the love ones that went before them. You and your family are in my thaoughts and prayers. Angie

Angie Morgan Grant, West Memphis, AR

January 18, 2013

"Bless you family members who lost a very good Christian lady. RIP Mrs Parnell.

Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar

January 18, 2013

"Praying that you will find comfort in God's unchanging Word, and in his steadfast love. May God be with you now and always. Remember the wonderful lady and all the good times. Your friend, Carole

Carole Diane Kemper Patton, Morrison, Illinois

January 18, 2013

"Ronnie and Lynn and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

David and Carolyn Davis, Port Richey, FL

January 18, 2013

"Lynn,You have my prayers and sympathy at this time.Laverne

Laverne Humphrey Wyman, Dora, AL

January 18, 2013

"I am so very sorry. Emily and Lynn and family may God wrap his loving arms around each one if you and bring you all comfort only God can provide. Love you all !!

Christina, Bay

January 18, 2013

"I am so sorry about your mom my prayers are with you and family love Pat

Pat Loftin, Florence Ms.

January 17, 2013

"Lynn:I am so sorry to learn of your loss.Wishing you strength and comfoRt today and in the days to come.Take care!Jon

Jon Looney, Colorado

January 17, 2013

"Ronnie and Family,I am sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Marsha Speakman, Trumann, AR

January 17, 2013

"Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May your wonderful memories of time together bring comfort to you now.

Lavonda Taylor, West Memphis AR

January 17, 2013