Charlotte Jean Parrish Allred

Charlotte Jean Parrish Allred, 82, of Ozark, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on July 11, 2026, in her hometown of Ozark. Charlotte was born on October 21, 1943, in Ozark, Arkansas, to Clyde and Geraldine Parrish. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In 1962, Charlotte married the love of her life and sweetheart, Larry Allred. Together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. Charlotte devoted 44 years of her career to working for the Robert Woolsey family at Medi Quick Pharmacy. Through her kindness, warm smile, and caring spirit, she became a beloved fixture in the community. She was known and loved by all who walked through the pharmacy doors, and she touched countless lives through her genuine compassion and friendship. Charlotte enjoyed searching for antiques and rock hunting, but her greatest joy was always her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whose lives were enriched by her love, wisdom, and unwavering support. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Geraldine Parrish; her beloved husband, Larry Allred; her brother, Demus Parrish; and her sisters, Becky Penland and Bobbie Cline. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Allred of Ozark; her son, Britt Allred and wife Alyson of Ozark; her granddaughter, Jodie Hillard and husband James; her grandson, Jake Allred and wife Macey, both of Ozark; her great-granddaughter, Loryn Hillard; and her great-grandsons, Morgan Hillard and Cooper Allred. She also leaves behind many extended family members, dear friends, and a community who will deeply miss her. Charlotte will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, strong faith, and deep love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and in the treasured memories shared by those who knew and loved her. "Her children rise up and call her blessed." — Proverbs 31:28 She will forever be loved, remembered, and missed. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at West Park Baptist Church, 500 N. 29th Street in Ozark, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at West Park Baptist Church in Ozark, with Brother Gary Terry and Brother Gerald Parrish officiating, with burial at Highland Cemetery, Highway 64 West Commercial Street in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Britt Allred, Jacob Allred, Jeffrey Cline, James Hillard, Michael Durning, and David Halmes. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Medi-Quik Pharmacy, the Woolsey Family, and the Class of 1962. *In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Heart of Hospice, 1401 Waldron Road Suite 201 Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903. To leave an online memorial visit www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com

Charlotte Jean Parrish Allred

October 21, 1943 - July 11, 2026