Vera Jean Parker "Bitsy" "Mammaw" went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2024. She was born May 25, 1943 in Camden, AR and passed surrounded by her family and special Hospice nurse, Maddie at her home in Fordyce, AR.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Hershel Parker who passed December 23, 2004. Her father, Thomas Jefferson Garner and mother, Linnie Sue Deese. Her loving sister Martha Sue Taylor, her daughter-in-law Deborah Townsend, and special cousin Brenda Curby.

She is survived by her sister Margaret Ann Bird and husband Denver of Elliott, AR; her brothers-in-law, Dan Taylor of Hamburg, AR, Emmit Parker and Johnny Parker of Hampton, AR; her son, Charles Townsend of Euless, TX; her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Hopkins and Charles of Fordyce, AR; her granddaughter, Kristan Runnels and husband, Chris of Lufkin, TX; her grandson, Justin Duff and wife, Angela of Locust Bayou, AR; her granddaughter, Kasey Douglass and husband, Wally of Fordyce, AR; her granddaughter, Jennifer Thomas and husband, Austin of Enid, OK; her grandson, Charles "Lil Charlie" Townsend and wife, Lindsey of Bedford, TX; her granddaughter, Brianna Townsend and partner, Adrian Driver of Euless, TX; special friends, Jannette Hannegan and Elaine Morris; her "second daughter" and close friend of the family, Lori Ellis.

Vera has 13 great-grandchildren, Rozalinn, Valerie, Emelynn, Charleigh "Gracie", Averi, Elijah, Alley, Nick, Kevin, Parker, Phoenix, Griffin, Gunner, and one great-great granddaughter, Juniper. She also was overjoyed to find out her next great grandchild will be born June of 2025.

Vera loved time with her family and friends more than anything. Over the past several years she has lived with her daughter Kim, and son-in-law Charles "Chuck". She constantly told everyone how thankful she was to have them care for her.

She loved her community of Hampton and Harrell, AR and worked 16 years at Town and Country Grocery Store where she made an impact on so many. Vera loved unconditionally and with her whole heart.  She kept people smiling, laughing, and made everyone feel like her family. She was also an amazing vocalist and would often sing at Veterans Gatherings in Branson Missouri. When she would sing, people said she sounded "just like Loretta Lynn" who was one of her favorite artists.

She loved to travel, especially her yearly trip to Eureka Springs, AR with daughter Kim and granddaughter Kristan. Kristan and Vera had a special relationship and Kristan would jokingly call Vera "her real Mom".

Vera was a very special person who loved and cared for others throughout her life. She loved God and would always say "The Good Lord will take care of me, he always does."

A visitation will be held Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Proctor Funeral Home from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The funeral service will be held at Proctor Funeral Home Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00PM with Brother Kevin Stevicks officiating.  Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Harrell, AR.