P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Helen Parker Forrest
May 20, 1928 - July 3, 2012

Helen Parker Forrest

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Helen Lula Parker Forrest, 84, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren. She was born May 20, 1928 in New Edinburg.

She was the widow of Daniel "Mitt" Forrest, a homemaker and a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Mayo and Lula Anders Parker and was preceded in death by one son, Henry Lee Forrest, four grandchildren, Danny Bryan, Genita Bryan, Bradley Harrison and Anthony Forrest, four brothers and one sister. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother and was very devoted to her family and loved by all.

Survivors include eleven children, Delores Bryan (Stanley) of Monticello, D. H. Forrest (Dianne) of Monticello, David Forrest of Monticello, Flo Coldicott of Little Rock, Gary Forrest (Brenda) of Monticello, Edith Herring of Monticello, Audrey Williams (Danny) of Warren, Tony Forrest (Shirley) of Monticello, Janice Sims (Rusty) of Monroe, LA, Robert Forrest (Peggy) of Monticello and Linda Howell (Doug) of Springfield, MO; one brother, Huey Parker of Texas and one sister, Rosie Lee Monseaux of Lake Charles, LA; twenty eight grandchildren and forty six great-grandchildren.

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Visitation
Thursday, July 5, 2012
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Gathering of Friends & Family
Friday, July 6, 2012
at 10:00 AM
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Campground Cemetery
Campground Rd.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(31)

  1. P.Q.Gardner,Brenda Lipton, Bonnie Ellis
    Audrey, Thoughts & prayers for you & your family.
  2. Alvin/Irma James
    So sorry to hear of Mrs. Helen. Know our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God Bless and keep your memories of her in your heart.
  3. Lila Loveless
    We are so sorry for your loss.
  4. Carol O'Bryant
    I truly loved and admired your mother. I have the fondest memories of her and your dad and all of you children. I missed her a lot and am truly sorry I wasn't able to see her more the last few years. I wanted to be there today but it wasn't possible. You have my prayers for peace in your hearts for your loss and wishes for only the best in your lives.
  5. Judy Selig
    Peggy and Delores and all the family,
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
  6. shirley r. clanton
    Audrey, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God hold you in his arms and comfort you and your family during this time of emotional pain.
  7. Buddy and Linda Barnes
    Dear Friends,
    So sorry to hear about your mother today. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
  8. Carole (Johns) Rushing
    Gary, Brenda and the rest of the family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Remember you are in my heart and prayers at this time and in the future. May the Lord give you the comfort and peace that only HE can at this difficult time.

    Love you, Carole
  9. Lynn (Jeff) Forrest
    I am sorry to hear of Mitt passing. I remember many fun times when our families got together.
    God bless all of you at this sad time.
    Lynn and MaryAnn Forrest
    (Jeff and Pauline's oldest son)
  10. Timothy & Diane Forrest
    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your family be comforted and blessed at this time with family and friends.
  11. Diana Abney
    Audrey,
    Praying for God to comfort you during this difficult time. Your Mom will live forever in your heart and memories! May God Bless you and your family.
  12. linda r. funderburg
    prayers for the forrest family at this time
  13. Angela Purifoy
    Audrey & Family,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how close, and how involved you were in her daily life, and care. May God give you strength during this hard time. I have gone through it myself, and my sincere condolences go out to you and your entire family. May God be with you all...
  14. Teressa Kelly
    You always brought a smile to my face and you will be greatly missed.
  15. Barbara McElroy
    To the Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
  16. James Parker
    It has been many, many years since I've seen Aunt Helen and family but the years have not erased the found memories I have of her... Those memories will always be with me. My thoughts are with all of you.

    Jimmy
  17. Deanna & Caitlin Lasiter
    So very sorry for the loss of your mother although there is comfort in knowing she is in a much better place. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
  18. fred west
    I am sorry to hear about the passing of Miss Helen my heart felt feelings are with you at this time and your family are are in my prayers fred west
  19. Don & Linda Barnett
    Our thoughts & Prayers are with the entire Forrest Family during these sad days.
  20. Darlene Johnson
    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
  21. Betty Rundell
    So sorry for your lost.
  22. Bobbie Ross
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May GOD bless you and your families during this difficult time.
  23. Jody and Sandra Rawls
    No words can ease the pain of loosing a Mom, but we know you will find peace knowing that her suffering is over and she is at peace . We are so sorry ,Audrey and family, and we will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
    Jody and Sandra
  24. Leslie Parker
    I will always have fond memories of Aunt Helen. Wish I could be there. Lots of love to all the family. Les
  25. Melissa Nash
    I'm so sorry for your loss! Y'all are in my prayers.
  26. Shelly (Parker) Brown
    Thank you Aunt Helen for the memorable summers with you and my wonderful cousins. You were always so nice and caring to me. To my Cousins, thank you for making it fun to run and play. This ' city girl' always loved it! Aunt Helen and Uncle Mit will always be in my memories. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Shelly
  27. Alice Parker Berges
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who are mourning the loss of your mother/sister/grandmother/aunt. When I close my eyes, I can still see Helen, sitting in her favorite chair and her beautiful smile. I also remember her making those delicious biscuits... what an art that was.
    Love and hugs to all of you... Alice
  28. Suzann Parker Tellez
    This is Hewey's oldest daughter. I would like to send my condolences to the family. I firmly believe Aunt Helen is in a better place, free from the pains and illness' of this world. I hope that brings you some comfort at this time.
  29. The Conner family
    We are very sorry for the loss of this great woman. Our prayers are with her family and friends.
  30. Kathy and Bobby Vickers
    Sorry for the loss of your sister Helen.. My husband and I did not know your sister but I feel your loss. Our prayers go out to you Hewey and the rest of your family.
    God Bless
    Friends of Hewey and Deborah
  31. HEWEY PARKER
    DEAR SISSY
    i LOVE YOU AND AM SO GLAD YOU ARE NOW WITH ANGELS. YOUR JOB HERE ON EARTH IS DONE. TELL MOM AND DAD I SAID HELLO AND I LOVE THEM. WILL SEE YOU ONE DAY ON THE OTHER SIDE.
    LOVE YOUR BROTHER
    HEWEY DAVID PARKER
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