Biography: Carolyn Adelaide Parker Mabry, 89, of Little Rock passed away Sunday January 10, 2010. She was born in Lexington, Massachusetts May 19, 1920 to Ralph Waldo and Susan B. McNeill Parker. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Edward Mabry, of Sherwood and brother, Ralph Waldo Parker, Jr. of Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Anne Mabry of Little Rock, special friends, Robert Andrew Bowie and Inetta Vest of Little Rock, daughter-in-law, Pat Mabry of Sherwood, a sister, Janice Parker of Las Vegas, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews in Arkansas and Massachusetts. Carolyn was a dedicated Registered Nurse for over 30 years earning her degree from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts in 1942. She was a 1st Lieutenant Army Nurse during WWII serving in the European Theatre and stateside from 1944 to 1946. She retired from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in 1973. Carolyn was an active, long time member and volunteer of First United Methodist Church. Carolyn was known by her family and friends for her fine character, sweet, loving nature, generosity and kindness toward others. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock with Reverend Dr. Michael Mattox of First United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneral.com