Mary Parnell, 71, of Ward, Arkansas passed away on June 30, 2026. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 12, 1954 to Viola and Emil White.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sister Barbra Nickelson; and brothers Wesley Peyton and David “Bucky” White.

She is survived by her brother Emil (Teresa) White; sisters Patricia Gregson and Nancy (James) Green; her children Crystal (Trinity) Fields and Shannon Plaster; grandchildren Kevin (Mizuki) Standridge, Kristy (Masen) Elhaw, Deanna (Cody) Harvey, Katie, Samantha, and Rachel; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com