Rita Parson

Rita Ann Fulbright Parson, 82, passed away June 8, 2020 at 9:51 PM. Rita was born May 7, 1938 in Atkins, Arkansas. She was reared by her grandparents, Floyd and Cleo Gregory. Rita was of the Missionary Baptist Faith.
Rita was preceded in death by her grandparents; her mother, Juanita Russell; her dad, J.D. Fulbright; and her husband, Lee Roy Parson.
She leaves behind two sons: Michael Flood, Jr. and wife Roselle of Missouri and Wayne Frederiksen of Benton; two grandsons, Matthew and Brian Frederiksen; two granddaughters, Cane and Crissa Flood; one great-granddaughter, Genevieve; one aunt, Burmell Crawford of Atkins, Arkansas; special cousins, Floyd and Edna Shaw; special niece, Gwen Nordman and husband Andy; and many beloved cousins and friends.
A private family service will be held at New Friendship Cemetery in Benton.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: https://benton.smithfamilycares.com.