Willodean C. Park, 85, formerly of Grand Blanc, Mich., died Wednesday, March 12, 2008, while under the care and attention of the staff at Greene Acres Nursing Home and St. Bernards Hospice in Paragould.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, James (J.H.) Park of the home; children and their spouses, Doug and Anne Park of Lansing, Mich., Dan and Susette Park of Grand Blanc, Lynn and Beverly Park of Dahlonega, Ga., and Debbie and Bob Cleary of Newburgport, Mass.; grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Jim, Rebecca and Ellen Park, Rob and Alison Cleary, Chris, Meaghan and Monica McDonald, and three great-granddaughters.

She also is survived by three sisters, LaVerne Taylor of Marmaduke, Audrey

Richardson and Dorothy Prevett of Paragould, and many adored nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hezekiah Buren and Mary Wright, and brothers, Leonard and Armond Wright.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke with Pastor Raymond Atwood officiating. Interment was in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery near Marmaduke.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Those who wish may sign the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.