of Brookland, AR
July 11, 1950 - August 29, 2023
Vera Laverne Parnell, of Brookland, AR known lovingly to her family and friends as "Max", passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 73. Max was born July 11, 1950 in Jonesboro, AR to James and Irene (Heavener) Holt. Max worked in customer service until retirement and loved to gamble, gardening, bowling and playing bingo. She was of the Baptist faith.
Max was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, James "Son" Holt, Robert Holt, Edna Holt, Ann Stevens and Betty McCallister; a sister-in-law, Sis Holt and a brother-in-law, Al Leggitt.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Max include her daughters, Kim (Sheldon) Dorminey and Charlie Waddell; three grandchildren, Brooke Brown, Taylor Lilly and Montana Waddell; two brothers, Tommie Holt and Darrell (Charlene) Holt and two sisters, Charlie Albrough and Jake (Chris) Baker.
Graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, AR with Brother Dave White officiating.
No visitation is scheduled.
Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro, AR.
Thank everyone for kind words. My mama will be missed so much. Please have prayers for my family .
Miss max a great person will be missed
God needs you more Say hi to Chuckie my friend.
Max will be missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My special (sister) Jake you are always in my thoughts and prayers but especially today. Love , Cindy
We send our love and condolences to the family for their loss.