Florence Monzella Distretti

Florence Monzella Distretti, 91, Paragould, died Monday, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. She was born November 15, 1919 in Arbyrd, Missouri. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served as church treasurer for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her husband: Ray Distretti, of the home; son: Johnny (Jannie) Distretti of Paragould; daughter: Sandy "Ikey" Distretti and husband, Gordon Meyer of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; grand daughters: Ashley and Casey Distretti and great-grandson: Jaren Ray Wooley, all of Paragould. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 11:00 AM, Friday, with Reverends Kenneth Overton and Raymond Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3625 Highway 141 S, Paragould, AR, 72450. To register online, visit www.heathfuneralhome.com