~Acknowledgements ~
Realizing each tomorrow is not ours to understand and know that God never hurts needlessly and never wastes pain. For every loss he sends to us is followed by rich gains. Today in our loss, we recognized our gains in our friends and loved ones, your cards, flowers, prayers, words of encouragement, phone calls and every kind of deed has been a source of strength and comfort. Special thanks to Methodist Hosptial Hospice, Audrey Shackleford, and grandchilren.
~The Family
~Active Pallbearers ~
Larry Johnson
Willie Rubin, Sr. Travis Parsons Rico Smith, Sr. Maurice Parson Christopher Hailey Bradford Parsons, Jr.
~Interment Saturday, October 21, 2017 • 2:30 P.M. New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38109
~Repast ~ Following Interment McFarland Community Center 4955 Cottonwood
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Reflections Reflections of Life
Mrs. Merlene Haley Woods Williams was born July 9, 1938, in Arkabutla, Mississippi to the late George and Katie Conley Haley.
Merlene accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Camel Baptist Church in Arkabutla, Mississippi.
Merlene was preceded in death by her husband Mercel Williams, parents George and Katie Haley, four brothers; George, Jr. and Bob Haley, James Sr. and Randolph Golliday.
Merlene leaves to cherish her memories; her loving daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Bradford Parsons, sisters; Mildred Budy and Christine Hailey of Memphis and brother, Edward (Dorothy) Haley of Florissant, Missouri, three granddaughters; Cheryl, Tracy and Shun, four grandsons; Larry (Latasha) Johnson, Travis, Maurice and Brad, Jr., ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
I Miss You
I cried when you passed away, I still cry today.
Although I loved you dearly, I couldn’t make you stay.
Your gold heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, GOd broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best...
