Winifred "Winnie" C. Parsons

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St. Joseph Catholic Chapel
1115 College Avenue
Conway, AR  72032
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
10am
Winifred "Winnie" C. Parsons

of Holland, AR

December 10, 1947 - August 3, 2017


Winifred Catherine ''Winnie'' (Phayer) Parsons, 69, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at her home. Born Dec. 10, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Else (Schneider) Phayer, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway where she was active in the Ministry of Consolation.

Winnie graduated from Evergreen (Colorado) High School in 1966 and came to the University of Arkansas, where she earned a B.S. degree in Home Economics in 1970. On Aug. 28, 1970, she married Charles E. Parsons and devoted herself to raising their two sons, Charlie and John. Once her boys were older, she began working in the South Mississippi County (AR) School District as a social worker. Later she attended UALR and earned a master's degree in Social Work in 1986. Following her graduation, she started her career as a Licensed Medical Social Worker for the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Little Rock, where she retired in 2009. She had a special place in her heart for veterans and worked to provide an unsurpassed level of caring and compassion to all who were lucky enough to cross her path.

While growing up she participated in the 4-H program in Jefferson County, Colorado, and later was active as an adult leader in 4-H in Faulkner County. She enjoyed reading, working outdoors in her yard and around the family farm, and traveling.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Charles E. Parsons; two sons, Charles D. Parsons and John V. Parsons, both of Holland; a sister, Rosemary Skiles of Conifer, CO; five nieces and one nephew; and countless friends.

Funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Tony Robbins at 10 a. m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Chapel, 1115 College Avenue, Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the charity of your choice.

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29 Condolence(s)
Charles Hud Rannenberg
Conway, AR
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Friday, August 18, 2017

Dear Parsons Family,
Please know that you are in many heartfelt thoughts at this most difficult time. I pray you have some peace in the great memories that will live forever in our hearts.

La Shun Smith
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, August 18, 2017

Winnie was a thoughtful, caring, and loving person whom I had the pleasure of working with at the V.A. She always had a kind word and good sense of humor. I remember her telling me she was retiring as we sat in her office looking at the figurines . She couldn't wait to spend time at home watching the birds. The family is in my prayers.

Sherry Williams
Quitman, AR
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Charlie,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. She helped my Mother and Pop so much when he was at the VA. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You have a strength you have never known...you are your mother's son.

Lanny Ashlock
Fayetteville,
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Charlie,

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.

Lanny & Bonnie

Harold & Martha Ruple
Cabot, AR
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Monday, August 7, 2017

Charles, we are shocked to hear about your wife. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God give you love and strength for the coming days.

Glen and Nancy Acre
Maumelle, AR
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Monday, August 7, 2017

Charlie, we are so sorry to hear of Winnie's passing. You and the rest of your family will be in our prayers.

Sherrie Smith
Joplin, MO
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Monday, August 7, 2017

Dear Charlie,
It was with great sadness and shock I learned of the loss of your beloved Winnie. I am so sorry for you and the boys. What a terrible thing to have happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beth Hartwick
Greenbrier, AR
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Monday, August 7, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was a sweet lady and will be truly missed.

Rick and Kathy watson
Greenbrier,
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time.

Cathy Throneberry Dilbeck
Solgohachia, AR
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

I meet Winnie at the VA when my husband was there. She was not our assigned case manager , but she made sure everything I needed or questions I had were answered. She went above and beyond for me in my time of distress. She was a lovely lady. My prayers are with the family during this time.

Marie E. Lisko
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Our prayers and condolences to Winnie's family and friends, Earth will be less bright with her smile and huge giving heart gone. Although I did not work with Winnie directly during her VA career we suffered through many meetings together. It was so obvious Winnie was very passionate for veterans and their families. She will be missed in this world but God took one of his angels and Heaven is Blessed.

Darlene Horne
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Sunday, August 6, 2017

Miss Winnie was a very special lady.
Charlie, you and the boys will be in my prayers.

Rick and Lynette Cartwright
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2017

We cannot adequately express our sorrow and sympathy over the loss of our dear friend, Winnie. A finer person never lived. If every person on earth was like Winnie Parsons, there would be no hate, no anger, no war, no trouble. We were privileged to know this precious soul, and to call her our friend. What a great day it will be when we meet again.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there.
I did not die.

by Mary Frye

Brent Clay
Holland, AR
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Saturday, August 5, 2017

Charlie, and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Kathy Pearce
Vilonia,
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Friday, August 4, 2017

I'm so sorry for your great loss. May God comfort you and give you special strength in the days ahead. Winnie had such a sweet gentle nature. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rebekah Bilderback
Conway, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Orbin Barnes
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss.
praying that the Lord will surround you with His peace,
encourage you in His love, and strengthen you with His presence.

Orbin Barnes

KATHY W. KORDSMEIER
CONWAY, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

I will remember Winnie as an old soul with a great big heart for anyone who was in distress, especially the bereaved when she volunteered with me at the Ministry of Consolation. My heart goes out to you in the loss of your wife and mother. She is certainly irreplaceable . I pray to God to comfort you in your loss and sorrow, to be your refuge and strength and lift you from the depths of grief into the peace and light of His presence.

Jodi Blackard
Lonoke, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Charlie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. May God provide peace that surpasses all understanding.
Love from your friends,
UAEX - Department of Entomology
Lonoke Ag Center

Loretta Burgess
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Charlie, The Burgesses have you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May your fond memories of your mom sustain you through your grief. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Loretta

Cheryl Winberry
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

I am sorry to hear about your Mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anna Escalante
Jurupa Valley, CA
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Friday, August 4, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss .Even tough we did not get to meet our cousin Winnie .My mother shares wonderful stories of her . I know it is a great loss .May you find comfort and may God bless all of you in this time .
Anna & Robert Escalante

Cliff and Denise Jackson
Saint Charles, MI
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Charlie, Charles and John: We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Wife and Mom, Winnie. We pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time and that your sorrow will be eased by all of the happy, loving memories you have. God Bless you all.

David Lee Jackson
Holland, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

My Heart felt sympathy for the loss of your dear Wife and mother, Charlie and Boys. God picked another of His precious flowers! God bless you all Love Dave

Danny and Marian Parsons
Holland, CA
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Prayers and thoughts for each of you in this difficult time. All will miss Winnie very much but we must know that she is watching over us until we meet again.

Janis Robbins
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Charlie and sons, friends and families, I am so sorry for your loss of your wife and mother. I'm sorry I didn't know Mrs. Parsons but wish that I could have, a wonderful woman. God bless you all during this difficult time, reflect on great memories, comfort and strength to you is my prayers.

Perry Crowder
McGaheysville, VA
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Friday, August 4, 2017

My deepest sympathy during this difficult time, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Fay Humphrey
Conway, AR
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Friday, August 4, 2017

John I am so sorry to hear about your Mom my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Bruce and Connie (Jackson) Perkins
Morrice, MI
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Friday, August 4, 2017

Dear Charles, Charlie and John,
We send you our love and deepest sympathy on the passing of your precious wife and mother, Winnie. She was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
God bless you,
Connie and Bruce