of Benton, AR

December 30, 1931 - July 19, 2023

Emma Athelene Parsons of Benton went home to Jesus on July 19, 2023 after a short battle with Alzheimer's and cancer.

Athelene was born December 30, 1931 in Rose Creek, Arkansas, where she also grew up. She moved to California as a teenager, where she eventually married the love of her life, Norman Parsons. Together they raised their three children, Jean, Kathy and Ron. Athelene loved sewing and worked as a seamstress for many years while living in California. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, creating memories that will be treasured forever. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those around her.

Athelene joins her husband, Norman Parsons, in Heaven; parents, Collins and Oma Cody and ten siblings. She is survived by her brother, Joy Cody; her children, Jean Wilson (Chuck), Kathy Morris (Dale) and Ron Parsons (Donna); nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alzheimer's Foundation of America. www.alzfdn.org

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com