Eunice Pauline Parker

Eunice Pauline Parker (known as "Pauline" to her friends and family) of Carlisle passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. The fifth of six children, Pauline was born on March 12, 1928 to Birdie Marie Woods and William Brady Thomas in Memphis, Texas. Four years after Pauline's father's tragic death in 1934, her mother married Charlie Westrope, and the family moved to Lonoke County. When Pauline married Otis Parker, they took over a 720-acre farm south of Carlisle from Otis' father where the couple lived 60 happy years and raised five children. She was a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church, UMW and the Altruistic Club. Pauline committed her life to helping others. She always made the needs of her mother, siblings, husband, husband's family, five children, her nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, her top priority. Renowned for her delicious home cooking—especially strawberry jam—and gracious hospitality, you'd be more likely than not to find visitors at her house on any given day. Her home was a place of warmth, love, and acceptance. Pauline always enjoyed the company of others. Pauline's charisma and kindness touched everyone she met. She was loved by many and her absence will be deeply felt. Pauline is preceded in death by husband, Otis Parker; sisters, Margaret Dismuke and Jewel Britt; brother, Charley Thomas; son, Jacques Lynn Parker; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Parker; granddaughter, Rachel Parker; and great-grandson, Luke. She is survived by brothers, Lester (Lou Veda) Thomas and Harold (Betty Ruth) Thomas; in-laws, Dorothy Elmore and Bob (Billie Ruth) Parker; children, Gary (Rhonda) Parker and Cynthia (Brian) Stack of Carlisle, Dennis (Leslee) Parker of Beebe, and Linda (Stan) Walker of Walnut Creek, California; granddaughters, Lena (David) Slazyk, Sara (Rusty) Carter and Sarah Brady Stack; grandsons, Brandon (Beverly) Parker, Ashley (Amy) Parker, Todd Walker, Walt Parker and Jacob Stack; great-grandchildren, Gage, Preston, Bentley, Bliss, Dylan, Parker, Jonathan, Christian, Rhett, and Brandt; and her many beloved nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice Staff and private caregivers Regina, Carolyn, Yoana, and Pauline's nieces for their great care of Pauline. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Hamilton United Methodist Church; Burial at Hamilton Cemetery, Carlisle. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. February 23, 2018 Friday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Memorials may be made to Hamilton Cemetery Fund and to Hamilton United Methodist Church. For more information, visit online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.