of Mountain View, AR
June 16, 1934 - September 23, 2020
Helen Delano Rice Parsons, 86, of Mountain View passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Magnolia Place Alzheimer's Special Care in Rogers, Arkansas.
Helen was born on June 16, 1934 at Alco, Arkansas to Oddis and Bertha (Ward) Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Parsons, brother J.C. Rice, and grandson Craig Parsons.
Helen is survived by her four children; Roger Parsons (Virginia), Mark Parsons (Liz), Phyllis Gammill (Terry), all of Mountain View, and Randal Parsons (Roberta) of Bentonville, seven grandchildren; Jeremy Gammill (Emily), Tanner Parsons (Halley), James Parsons (Kelly), Kelsey Sutterfield (Aaron), Taylor Parsons, Dylan Parsons, Cole Lay, and three great-grandchildren.
Helen spent her entire life in Stone County. At a very young age she, like many others, began working. She helped her grandfather operate his Alco General Store. She helped with the cotton harvest, threshed wheat, and tended livestock on their Alco farm. After moving to Mountain View she met and married William Parsons. They built and operated the Mountain View Motel for forty-two years. After selling the motel she continued working for her son and son-in-law for several years, before retiring three years ago at the age of eighty-three. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain View.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Flatwoods Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Flatwoods Cemetery Fund.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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9 Condolence(s)
Mark, Melani, Blake and Spencer Willis
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
You guys are in our prayers.
NANCY M STEELE and Jim Steele
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We know that she will always be in your heart with great memories. Prayers
Ben & Susan Brown
Sunday, September 27, 2020
We were very sorry to hear of Mrs. Helen’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers for God’s comfort are with you.
Carol R. Wade
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Roger, Mark, Phyllis, Liz, Virginia, Terry, and Randal
So sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers for all of y’all during this difficult time. May God comfort you. May your memories of Mrs. Helen help as you mourn the passing of such a sweet lady.
Carol R. Wade
Carol R. Wade
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Roger, Mark, Phyllis , Virginia , Liz and Randal
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families you deal with the the loss of Mrs. Helen. May God comfort you all.
Annette
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Roger, Mark, Phyllis and Randal
So sorry for your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers for all of y’all during this difficult time. May God comfort you all.
Bill Doolin
Saturday, September 26, 2020
So sorry for the families loss, Helen was always a first class lady with her hair, wardrobe and makeup just perfect. She was always in good spirits and will be missed by everyone that knew her and called her friend
Carolyn Shipman
Friday, September 25, 2020
Sorry for your loss. She was always friendly and I enjoyed the visits I had with her. She will greatly missed
Randall and Yana May
Friday, September 25, 2020
Very saddened to hear of Helen’s passing. She will be greatly missed by friends, family and community. Praying for all the family.