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Jerita Mathes Obituary
JONESBORO - Jerita Sue Mathes, 86, of Jonesboro, passed to her eternal home on Oct. 6, 2025.
Sue, as she was known by, loved sitting on her porch swing watching the deer, cows, wild turkey, squirrels, birds, and raccoons that graced her land. She loved reading and crossword puzzles. Sue was an avid cat lover and is truly missed by Puff, Frankie, Abby, and Missy.
Sue retired from the Craighead County Courthouse, where she worked in the tax assessor's office and the circuit clerk's office for more than 20 years. Sue was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Conrad Mathes; her parents, Mary Lee Conrad Harris and Harry Raymond Harris; a sister, Veva Joy Mansfield (Jerry); a brother, Albert Knox Harris (Sally).
She is survived by daughters, Bonnie Mathes Caffey (Alan) of The Colony, Texas, Connie Mathes Davidson (David), and Kelly Mathes Hiebert, both of Jonesboro; one son, Scott Mathes of Jonesboro. Sue had five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with many nieces and nephews and is also survived by one brother, Richard M. Harris (Paula) of Conway.
A private burial is planned.
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Pamela Coble Clark
October 23, 2025
Sending Love and Blessings. I remember Sue fondly.
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