Judith Ann Butler, aged 70, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, passed away on August 3, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on July 26, 1954, in Caruthersville, Missouri, to the late Owen Gene and Annie Faye Parnell.

Judith is survived by her companion, Barnie Stokes; sons, Tyler and Larry Metz, all of the home; two brothers, Larry Parnell of Parkin, AR, and Gary Parnell of Victoria, AR; one sister, Vickie Parnell (Sheila Miller) of Trumann, AR; two grandchildren, Jacob Metz of North Carolina and Ava Metz of Blytheville, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Gene and Annie Faye Parnell; one son, Charles Metz; five brothers, Wilbur Parnell, John Parnell, David Parnell, Bobby Parnell, and Michael Parnell; and two sisters, Sarah Simmons and Donna Stokes.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Wilson Funeral Home, 1323 W. Keiser Ave., Osceola, AR 72370. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am, with Rev. Burton Furlow officiating. Burial will take place in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Arkansas.

Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, Arkansas, is assisting the family with arrangements.