Nancy Loretta Parton

Nancy Loretta Parton of Berryville was born March 6, 1944, in Berryville to Robert and Helena (Smith) Brawley. Nancy passed away on October 6, 2026, in Rogers at the age of 82.

Nancy was a godly woman whose greatest joy was caring for her family. Raising her grandchildren and great grandchildren was one of the truest callings of her life, and they were the apple of her eye, her pride, her purpose, and her daily delight. She loved people with a wide open heart and lived with a generosity that put others first in every season. To know Nancy was to feel welcomed, valued, and deeply cared for, because she gave of herself freely and loved without hesitation.

May 18, 1963, Nancy was united in marriage to Billy Dean Parton who survives her. She is also survived by her children Teresa Purdom and husband Rick, Bill Parton and wife Kimberly; grandchildren Whitney Purdom Knue and husband John, Jacob Parton; great grandchildren Hunter, Mason, River Knue; bonus granddaughter Meegan Purdom, bonus great-granddaughter Blakely Hreha; sisters Freda Horton and husband Jack, Nina Parton; along with other family members and friends.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Robert Brawley and Helena Ruth Brawley Newberry; sisters Linda Carol, Ina Sue Brawley.