Mazelle Arrowood Parton, 88, of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 25,2025.
She was born in Hiawassee, GA to the late Elisha and Jinnie Ferguson Arrowood. Mazelle worked mostly in manufacturing and textile plants throughout her life. But her real work was at home. Mazelle and the love of her life Clifford raised three girls, a full-time job to say the least. She was tough as nails and never
let anything keep her from doing what needed to get done. She was proud of her home and always kept it spotless. She enjoyed the simple things. She loved to go “loafering” around which could entail a full day trying to find her next treasure at the flea market or store. She collected cookie jars, dolls and
anything else that caught her eye. But what she considered her greatest treasures was her family. She loved them fiercely and would gladly tell anybody about them. Nothing put a smile on her face more than when she talked about her grand youngins. She was quick to offer you to sit down and fix you a
bite to eat. She was quick with a grin and if she was feeling like being funny she might go dancing through the house. Her start was not always easy but she never used that as an excuse to not move ahead. She knew her help came from the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Joe Parton and a brother Ross Arrowood.
She is survived by her daughters, Tonda Reynolds (Michael), Crystal Anderson (Daniel), Kendra “Abby” Parton all of Hayesville, NC; one sister Lula Bell Barnes of Hiawassee, GA; three grandchildren, Brittany Wingate (Todd), David “DJ” Boone (Molly), and Easton Parton. One great-grandchild, Madalynn
Nemkovich; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 29,2025 in the Townson-Rose Hayesville Chapel with Rev. Wayne Matheson officiating. Music provided by Brandon Coker. Burial will be in the Laurel Hills Memorial Gardens, Young Harris, Georgia. Pallbearers will be Daniel Anderson, Todd Wingate, Madalynn Nemkovich, Easton Parton, Daniel Nemkovich and Jimmy Arrowood. Honorary Pallbearers; Michael Reynolds and Chris Phillips.
The family will receive friends from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Saturday, November 29, 2025 prior to the funeral service.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
Hailei Laci Cooper 
