Lorene Parris Word

Lorene Parris Word, 101, of Beebe died Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born August 12, 1916 in Obion, Tennessee to the late Dillard Jackson Parris and Daisy Brigance Parris. Mrs. Word was baptized at age 11 and remained a faithful Christian for 90 years. She was a member of Beebe Church of Christ, a Sunday school teacher and a supporter of Christian orphanages. Mrs. Word also volunteered as a den mother and a camp counselor while her sons participated in Boy Scouts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Word was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Wilson Word and six siblings.

Mrs. Word is survived by her sons; David Word of Beebe and Duran Word of Rison, grandson, Jonathan David Word of Conway and a brother, Dale Parris of Tucson, Arizona.

A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wilson Cemetery in Rison under the direction of Buie Funeral Home (870)325-6216. Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.