Betty Ann Parker

Betty Ann Parker was born on April 4, 1931 in Herbine, Ark. She died peacefully on April 18, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and J.E. Goggans of Herbine and a grandson, Logan Parker of Bryant. Betty was a longtime homemaker and later a businesswoman at Parker Chevrolet in Fordyce. The wife of a high school and college football coach, Betty was an avid sports fan. She supported her husband's teams and enjoyed friendships with coaches and their families. She was known as a wonderful cook and took great joy in preparing meals for loved ones. She passed on her passion for cooking to her family members by creating The Parker Family Cookbook. Betty appreciated nature's beauty whether it was in her flower gardens or traveling on many vacations across the country. Married for 64 years, she is survived by her husband, Jimmy Red Parker of Bryant; her three children: Vicki Wallace of Hot Springs, Cindy Yoos (Herman) of Columbia, S.C., Jim Mack Parker (Robin) of Bryant; six grandchildren: Matthew Wallace (Tonya), Julie Hollis (Aaron), Lance Parker, Kristi Kendrick (Devin), Andrew Yoos (Sara), and Elizabeth Yoos (Marc); six great-grandchildren: Taylor Wallace, Maddie Hollis, Parker Hollis, Anna Grace Hollis, Ella Parker, and Carter Kendrick. Also surviving are her four siblings, Lois Harris, James Goggans, Martha Crane, and Nancy Mitchell. Special thanks to Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant for their exceptional care and compassion during her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Logan Parker Memorial Scholarship Fund, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the Saline Memorial Hospice, Bryant. A visitation will be held at 10 at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, followed by an 11 graveside service with interment to follow. Service provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, (501-315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.