Glenda (Johnson) Parkinson

Glenda Johnson Parkinson, 76, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her home. Born on April 20, 1944 in Jonesboro, Glenda graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1962. She spent her early adulthood raising four children before attending Arkansas State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with honors. She received her Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Tennessee, also with honors. For 35 years, Glenda was a psychotherapist with the last 20 years being spent in private practice in Nashville, Tennessee. After retirement, Glenda returned to Jonesboro to be closer to her grandchildren.

Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Gambill.

Glenda is survived by her son, Sam Johnson of Nashville, Tennessee; daughters, Jill Mitchell (Jack) of Eads, Tennessee, Amy Crain (Matt) of Jonesboro, and Rosanne Johnson of Nashville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Parker Mitchell, Braden Mitchell, Olivia Lawshe (Brandon), Sydney Brand, and Grayson Brand.

All services will be private.