of Harrison, AR

January 30, 1935 - January 5, 2021

Carleta Ruth Parker, age 85, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 30, 1935, in Harrison, to Carl and Ruth (Earls) Reish. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William ''Bill'' Parker; her infant son; her sister, Mary Bell Ruff; and her nephew, Shelby Ruff.

Carleta was a lifelong resident of Harrison. She retired from Arkansas Workforce Services after 34 years. She helped her husband Bill on the farm and kept the books for their construction business after her retirement. She and Bill were lovingly known as Nanna and Pops by their grandchildren. She enjoyed reading from her large collection of books, playing scrabble, yard work, and maintaining her flowers.

Carleta is survived by her nephews and their spouses, Wayne and Debbie Ruff and Jason and Leanne Parker; her grandchildren, Leland, Kamillabelle and Keiraline; her cousins and their family, Ross and Jonnette Parker of Harrison, Brent and Kelley Parker of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Kellie and Adam and their children Benton and Brooklyn Kerr, of Leawood, Kansas.


Graveside service was Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Maplewood Cemetery, with Bro. Robert Shaddox officiating.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com