• Mary Jo Parish,

    12 Aug 2018

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    Mary Jo Parish, 88, of Donaldson, AR passed away at home on August 12, 2018. Mary Jo was born August 20, 1929, in Little Rock, AR to Benjamin and Vermell Cook Helm. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, IJ Parish and a brother, Charles Helm.

    Mary Jo is survived by her sons, Larry Parish (Susan), Lenny Parish (Paula), and Bobby Parish (Shirley), her brothers, Wendell Dawson (Carolyn) and Joab Helm, her sister, Wanda Kleinsasser (Ken), 11 grandchildren, and 16.5 great-grandchildren.

    Visitation will be Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern, AR. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2018, at Atkinson Chapel with Pastor Ryan Bachuss and Brother Alan Cansler officiating. Interment will be at Social Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Parish, Gregory Parish, Joshua Parish, Jacob Parish, Benjamin Parish, and Raymond Chaney. Honorary Pallbearers are Scott Starr, Gavin Chaney, Gage Chaney, Paul Ruckstuhl, and Jeremy Smith.

    In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. You may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 6 comments

    Lynn Davis

    14 Aug 2018

    Parish family, We are so sad for your loss of Mrs. Mary Jo. She was just a fine lady. She always made me laugh when she came to the nursing home.

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    Tim n Tonya Smitha

    14 Aug 2018
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    Bobby, Shirley and all of the family, our sincere and deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of Mary Jo. Such a sweet soul. Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys. Much love and hugs ! Tim and Tonya

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    Rhonda

    15 Aug 2018

    Bobby, Shirley, and family so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you as only he can.🌹🌹

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    Debbie (Hughes Morrison) Martin

    16 Aug 2018

    I have many great memories of Mary Jo and times that I spent with she and her Mom, Mrs. Helms during my childhood. I spent many weekends with my Grandma Hopper who was good friends with Mrs. Helms and attended church with she and Mary Jo at Atkinson Memorial in Social Hill. Those ladies had a great impact on my life with their unconditional love for others. Since Bobby and I became friends in 1st grade at Social Hill, I always felt welcome in their home and loved to visit with Mary Jo and IJ. To the family - thank you for sharing your Mom and Granny with so many of us. I pray that the wonderful memories of her laughter, advice, and love give you comfort in the days ahead.

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church

    18 Aug 2018

    Our church is praying for your family and friends.

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    April

    31 Aug 2018

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the scripture at Acts 24:15. This is what our God Jehovah promises for us all. And we can look forward to what is written in Psalm 37:9-11 and 29.

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