Mary Magdalene Parker Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Magdalene Parker of Clinton, Arkansas, who passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 97. Mary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Magdalene Parker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil King and Elmer Pevytoe; her husband Charles O'Neal Parker; her sister Geraldine Capps; and her daughter Brenda Matthews.
She is survived by: her son Mike Parker (Cheryl) of Clinton, Arkansas; her sister Bernice King of Benton, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Michael Parker (Bliss Andrianne), Jillian O'Neal Pardue (Adam), Christopher O'Neal Parker (Cynthia Ellington), Todd Matthews (Christy), Krista Matthews and Neal Matthews (Robin); her great grandchildren, Emery Ruby Parker, Tripp Henry Parker, Cole Isaiah Parker, Layla Rayne Pardue, Levi Zayne Pardue, Tyler O'Neal Parker (Kamryn), Molly Matthews, Chloe Matthews, Nolan Weaver, Hannah Perry, Josiah Matthews and Miriam Matthews; and her great great grandchildren, Baylor Parker and Lilah Parker. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service (101 N 2nd St, McGehee, AR 71654). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Portland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org.
