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Mary Wylma Parrish
December 11, 1918 - April 4, 2013

Mrs. Mary Wylma Parrish, of Trumann, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her home in Trumann at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 24 days. She was born Wednesday, December 11, 1918 in Lunsford, Ark., to the late Charles and Della Burgus Payne and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Parrish was a homemaker, a member of EHC Ladies Club, Girl Scout Leader, Secretary at Maple Grove Baptist Church and an original charter member of Maple Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother and loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her cats.. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. George Parrish of 55 years, one grandson, Stash Anthony Parrish, five brothers, R.B. Payne, Sherman Payne, Charles Edgar Payne, Lanoy Payne and Vanoy Payne; four sisters Opal Payne Whitfield, Jewell Payne Bonds, Inez Payne Clay and her infant baby sister and her parents. She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Parrish Collins Trumann; one son, Tony (Diane) Parrish of Tontitown, Ark.; nine grandchildren B.J. (Melissa) Parrish and Benji (Heather) Parrish, Corey (Lauren) Emerson, Justin Klinger, Levi Klinger, Jason (Jennifer) Collins, Christopher Kelly, Tiffany Klinger, Nikkole Klinger, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Jimmy Mauldin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Jonesboro, Ark. under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Corey Emerson, Justin Klinger, Levi Klinger, Jason Collins, B.J. Parrish and C.J. Parrish. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Maple Grove Baptist Church and her nephews. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Primrose Johnson, Salt Lake City, says
    May 20, 2013

    Dear family, I am sorry about the loss of your love one. The Bible promise that one day the dead will be restored to life by means of a resurrection (John 5:28,29). I hope this promise bring the family a measure of hope.

  2. Phyllis Willison , says
    April 9, 2013

    My thoughts are with the Parrish family. I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose someone to the enemy death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 says "as the last enemy death will be brought to nothing. In Revelation 21:1-5 God promises that soon He will make the earth like new. He will remove all sickness, sorrow, pain and death. Isn't that a wonderful hope for our dead loved ones?

  3. Mike Johnson, Jonesboro says
    April 7, 2013

    So sorry to hear of Miss Wilma's passing. she's ok now. she's reunited with George in Heaven and singing with the angels. my prayers go out to kathy and tony and the rest of the family during this their time of sorrow. god bless you all.

  4. Wayne & Hester Hogan, Trumann, Ark. says
    April 7, 2013

    Dear Family,We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Wylma and the family. She and my Mother were friends of long ago and are now in heaven together as friends for eternity.Wylma was my girl scout leader and I have very fond memories of things we did and places we went. She also was very involved in our Sunday School days as well. We used to go to the zoo in Memphis as a group. Those were the fun days.God Bless u Tony and Kathy and families. With deepest regards,Wayne and Hester Hogan

  5. Ed & Sharon Kelley, Acworth, Georgia says
    April 6, 2013

    What a precious, Christian lady was our Aunt Wylma. I have so many wonderful memories of her and love and miss her very much.May God bless & comfort Tony, Kathy and all the family that love and miss her.Ed & Sharon

  6. Patsy Wallace Kessell, Burton, Michigan says
    April 6, 2013

    I did not know Mrs. Parrish; but I did know her sister Opal from the day I was born.( she helped deliver me ) Please accept my condolences and best wishes.Pat Kessell

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