of Jordan, AR
February 20, 1955 - April 3, 2023
Mrs. Hettie Tilley, 68, of Jordan, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 in Jordan. She was born on February 20, 1955 in Mountain Home to Merl and Mayme (Lane) Parnell. She was married to Frank Tilley for 50 years. She was a retiree from the Norfork School Cafeteria, after 30 years of service, who loved hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and chasing around her great-grandson.
Hettie is survived by her husband; 1 son, Merl Tilley (Jessica Walker); 1 daughter, Tonya Tilley (George Clark); 4 grandchildren, Kyle Tilley, Seth Tilley, Kammi Wilson (Jordan) and Alena Huett (Luke); 1 great-grandson, Waylon Wilson; 2 brothers, Ronnie Parnell and Bobby Parnell; 2 sisters, Janice Elumbaugh (Louis Harris) and Tammy Harrington (Jimmy Armstrong); 2 brothers-in-law, Amon Tilley (Kathy) and Lonnie Tilley (Kathi); 6 sisters-in-law, Anita Trivitt, Lillie Dean, Irene Ferris (Tracy Bennett), Anna Heiskell and Marylee Hathcock; 3 aunts and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Randy Parnell and Ricky Parnell and 1 sister, Mary Ann Parnell.
A visitation will be held between 1-2pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home with funeral services to follow. Interment will be at Galatia Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.
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16 Condolence(s)
Kathy Chapman
Saturday, April 8, 2023
to all Hettie's family
I think everyone loved Hettie I know my family sure did my boys and my grandsons was crazy about her Brent came in and told me the other day his favorite cook had died we all have fond memories of her she will be missed by a lot of people My prayers are with the family I know you have good memories of her
Mary Walton
Friday, April 7, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Family is in my prayers.
Vivian Mitchell
Thursday, April 6, 2023
So sorry to hear that she was a sweet lady a second Mom to my daughter Jessica
Melissa Cartwright
Thursday, April 6, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. She was an amazing woman. She will be missed by so many and touched so many peoples lives.
Stephanie Dillard
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Deepest condolences to you all. I have great memories of camping and cookouts with your family.
Liz Gray
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear this, love and prayers for family and friends
LeQuita C Foster
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I am so sorry to here this. Prayers for you all.
Carol Whitfield
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I am so sorry. She was like family to me. We grew up together. She will be missed. Love you Hettie,we will see each other again. May God bless and help you all. Yr all n my thoughts and prayers. Carol.
Jennifer Stowers
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Hettie was an amazing woman and staple of her family and the students of Norfork. She will be missed dearly. Prayers to the family.
Louise (Parnell)Rollins
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Praying for all the familyðŸ™
Jimmy Parnell
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I am the son of Bobby Parnell which was Heattie brother.
Stephanie Parnell Hagar
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
John tilley
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
I'm very sorry for you guys' loss I love you all dearly
Kathy Hutchens
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
I am so sorry Merl and family. I loved Hettie, she was a good friend to me. I loved working with her at school. She had a big heart and loved all those kids. Prayers for comfort and peace for you all. She will be missed by so many.
Derrick and Kayla Foster
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Thoughts and prayers
Darrell Franks
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Hettie was like a mom to me for many years and I will miss her dearly prayers sent to her family Hettie go rest high on that mountain till we meet again god speed.