Joan Marie Parish Obituary
Joan Marie Parish of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on September 9, 2026. Joan, born on January 19, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Marie Parish to show support.
Joan will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Joan will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Joan’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parent Valley Feathers; her husband Charles Ray Parish of Locke Station; and her sisters, Vivian Welch and Genelle Hauser. She is survived by: her children, Donna Zahorec (Tom) and David Parish (Tricia); and her granddaughters, Stephanie Parish (Chaz Reed) and Kelsey Zahorec (Trey Fox). She is also survived by many other extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Smith Sherwood Funeral Home (7700 AR-107, Sherwood, AR 72120). A burial was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery (1501 W Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72120).
