• Loretta Brooks Parker

    23 Jul 2016

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    Loretta Brooks Parker, 66, of Hot Springs passed away July 23, 2016. Loretta was born to Rufus and Dorothy Williams Brooks on July 14, 1950 in Malvern, AR. Loretta liked to go camping, fishing, and enjoyed picnics. She had a love for collecting Elvis memorabilia and liked frequenting Flea Markets to further her collections. Loretta also loved spending time with her family, looking for deer and watching boats on the lake.

    Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Dorothy Brooks.

    Loretta is survived by her husband, James Edward Parker of Hot Springs; her son, Grady Efird of Arkadelphia; her daughters, Mary Ann Franklin of Hot Springs; Teresa (Curtis) Diggs of Hot Springs; Janet Efird of Malvern; her brother, Rufus Brooks Jr. of FL; her sisters, Dorothy Brooks of Benton; Mary Brooks Dinero of OK; Joyce (Lenny) Biedrzycki of Hot Springs; and her grandchildren, Eric Diebold, Jessica Chambers, Danielle Freeman, Stephanie Franklin, Aaron Diggs, Bentley Blair, Blakely Barton, Kyle McGilton. She also leaves behind her special bird “Tweety” who will miss her dearly.

    Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 5-7 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Atkinson Chapel with Bro. Doug Rickels officiating. Interment will be at Rockport Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eric Diebold, Jessica Chambers, Danielle Freeman, Zachery McGilton, Jacob Chambers, and Grant Freeman.

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  • 16 comments

    Mary Brooks DiNiro

    25 Jul 2016

    Loretta you were one of my big sisters and cant believe you are gone even though I know it true you left way to soon. I am so glad I got to visit you last year. Rest in peace Pokey. We will all miss you

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    Pat Harrington Witherspoon

    26 Jul 2016

    Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss! Loretta was in my class at Glen Rose and was a very sweet and kind friend. I haven't seen her in many years but think of her often! God be with you all.

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    Michael Martin

    26 Jul 2016

    We miss you aunt Pokey love your favorite nephew that was our little joke between us

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    Kathi Lynn LaValle

    26 Jul 2016
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    I am so sorry, she will be missed. Her and I were friends for many years. My prayers are with her family ,who I have also loved for a long time. We were friends for at least 25 years. I loved her and will miss her very much. She always told me when I talked to her on the phone, if you need me, call me, I wish I could call her now. RIP my sweet friend.

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    Geri LaValle

    26 Jul 2016
    Facebook

    Loretta and I worked together and she was always so sweet to me. I really liked her. I am so sorry for her family's loss. May she rest in peace.

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    Tamara Griffin Stanford

    26 Jul 2016

    Im still in shock as I am sure the rest of the family is, Pokey I miss you allready. I spent many nights at your house growing up, getting into mischief with your daughters lol I love you bunches

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    penny mckim

    26 Jul 2016

    Loretta was a wonderful loving aunt she will be greatly missed.I love you aunt pokey

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    Linda (Brown) Hicks

    26 Jul 2016

    I hope that the family can find comfort and that your faith will guide you. We can know by our faith that your sister will be rewarded for the gracious and blessed life that she led. As a child, I was a big part of the Brooks family. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and the girls played a big part in my life. RIP Loretta.

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    Pat & Rhonda Tremayne

    26 Jul 2016

    Pat and I send our deepest sympothy James and family

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    Lynn Merrill

    27 Jul 2016

    My deepest sympathy at this time of bereavement! May you receive peace from the sweet memories left behind!

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    edna earline bowman byers

    27 Jul 2016

    I remember Loretta we all grew up around Gifford so very sorry for your loss saying prayers for the fsmily

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    Lenny biedrzycki

    27 Jul 2016

    I will you miss you my dear sister in law.you always made me laugh.

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    Karen (Sissy) LaValle Lott

    27 Jul 2016

    In this time of your loss, I lift you up in prayer, I pray that in your sorrow, You'll find that God is there And though I can't be with you, You’re in my thoughts each day, For I will always remember you When I kneel to pray.

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    Diana Russell Fleming

    27 Jul 2016

    Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your families.

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    PENNY RICE

    28 Jul 2016

    I would like to tell the family, I am very sorry for your loss. Loretta was a very sweet person, I loved when she came into our office at Bill Bledsoe Insurance. We would always chat about how her family was doing. The last conversation was about her granddaughter having a baby. She was very proud of her. A few days before she passed her granddaughter came by the office to get auto insurance for her finance. I can understand why she was so proud of her, very beautiful young lady. It was just a shock seeing her picture in the obituary of the paper. God Bless each and everyone of you. She will be dearly missed. Penny Rice

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church

    30 Jul 2016

    Our church is praying for your family and friends.

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