of Jonesboro, AR

June 4, 1950 - February 2, 2021

Dianna Kay Thetford, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home. She was born June 4, 1950 in Flint, MI to C.R. and Helen (Midget) Parker. She was raised by her grandparents, Lois and Ida Broadaway. Dianna was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. She loved tending to her flowers, and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandsons.

Dianna was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; two brothers, Rick Parker and Robbie Parker; and a sister, Landra Parker.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Dianna include her husband of 52 years, Harold Ray Thetford; two daughters, Kimberly (Jayson) Bryant of Lebanon, TN and Nicole (Tony) Manley of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Kyle (Savannah) McDole, Kaitlyn (Seth) Gilbert, Madison (Trevor) Kelley and Abby Manley; great-grandchildren, Kamden McDole and Kade Gilbert; sisters, Connie (Ernie Smith) Holladay, Karyn (Phil) Tackett and Sandra (David) Haley; adopted sister, Linda Honeycutt.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Ezra Thetford and Bill Willard officiating. Burial will follow at Redd Cemetery in Cash.

Visitation will begin at 12 pm (Noon) until time of service.

Jayson Bryant, Tony Manley, Kyle McDole, Kamden McDole, Seth Gilbert, Lowell Tanksley, Trevor Kelley and Barry Priest will serve as pallbearers. Zack King, Mann Priest, Dannie Hooker and Linda Honeycutt will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Ladd Scriber and Dr. Scott Dickson for taking such good care of Dianna.

Per CDC guidelines, masks are required to be worn in the building and social distancing is to be observed.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com