Barbara Mathis, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 17, 1936, in Hardy to the late Owen "Chubb" and Lois Utley.
Barbara was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Southern Baptist College. Barbara then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1970. She retired from Nettleton University Heights as a first-grade teacher after 17 years. Barbara won Nettleton Teacher of the year in 1986. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Mathis; 5 brothers, and 1 granddaughter.
Survivors include her children: Carol (Roger) Barnhill, Doug (Micki) Mathis, Robin Nichols all of Jonesboro, Gale (Randy) Hollaway of Hardy and Kathy (Mike) Wright of Springdale; 1 brother, John Utley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in Nettleton Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Rodgers officiating. The family asks that you consider wearing purple in recognition of Alzheimer's disease.
After the graveside, the family will receive friends and guests at Family Fellowship Baptist Church from 11:00-1:00 pm.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Alzheimer's Arkansas, https://www.alzark.org/ or the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Barbara was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Southern Baptist College. Barbara then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1970. She retired from Nettleton University Heights as a first-grade teacher after 17 years. Barbara won Nettleton Teacher of the year in 1986. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Mathis; 5 brothers, and 1 granddaughter.
Survivors include her children: Carol (Roger) Barnhill, Doug (Micki) Mathis, Robin Nichols all of Jonesboro, Gale (Randy) Hollaway of Hardy and Kathy (Mike) Wright of Springdale; 1 brother, John Utley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in Nettleton Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Rodgers officiating. The family asks that you consider wearing purple in recognition of Alzheimer's disease.
After the graveside, the family will receive friends and guests at Family Fellowship Baptist Church from 11:00-1:00 pm.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Alzheimer's Arkansas, https://www.alzark.org/ or the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Barbara Mathis, 85, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born January 17, 1936, in Hardy to the late Owen "Chubb" and Lois Utley.
Barbara was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Southern Baptist College. Barbara then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1970. She retired from Nettleton University Heights as a first-grade teacher after 17 years. Barbara won Nettleton Teacher of the year in 1986. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Mathis; 5 brothers, and 1 granddaughter.
Survivors include her children: Carol (Roger) Barnhill, Doug (Micki) Mathis, Robin Nichols all of Jonesboro, Gale (Randy) Hollaway of Hardy and Kathy (Mike) Wright of Springdale; 1 brother, John Utley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in Nettleton Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Rodgers officiating. The family asks that you consider wearing purple in recognition of Alzheimer's disease.
After the graveside, the family will receive friends and guests at Family Fellowship Baptist Church from 11:00-1:00 pm.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Alzheimer's Arkansas, https://www.alzark.org/ or the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Barbara was a member of North Main Baptist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Southern Baptist College. Barbara then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1970. She retired from Nettleton University Heights as a first-grade teacher after 17 years. Barbara won Nettleton Teacher of the year in 1986. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jerry Mathis; 5 brothers, and 1 granddaughter.
Survivors include her children: Carol (Roger) Barnhill, Doug (Micki) Mathis, Robin Nichols all of Jonesboro, Gale (Randy) Hollaway of Hardy and Kathy (Mike) Wright of Springdale; 1 brother, John Utley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 10:00 am in Nettleton Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Rodgers officiating. The family asks that you consider wearing purple in recognition of Alzheimer's disease.
After the graveside, the family will receive friends and guests at Family Fellowship Baptist Church from 11:00-1:00 pm.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Alzheimer's Arkansas, https://www.alzark.org/ or the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
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