of Batesville, AR
September 18, 1924 - November 6, 2016
Sarah Ann Lusk Matthews passed away in Batesville on Sunday, at the age of 92.
She was born in Monette, Arkansas on September 18, 1924 to Sly Dewey Lusk and Mary Edna (Presley) Lusk.
Sarah was a member of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church and a devout Christian who taught Sunday school for 55 years. She loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, and crafts.
She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn McClure (Robert) of Batesville, Sandy Deckard (Kelly) of Bethesda, Tammy Dearmore (Bill) of Yellville; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Lusk (Alta) and J. L. Lusk (Laverne).
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Matthews; son, Danny Paul Matthews; brothers, Perry Lusk and Leroy Lusk; sisters, Helen Cummings and Mildred Gibbs.
Pallbearers will be Bobby McClure, Bradley Matthews, Gabriel Parker, Jerry Paul Grissom, Joshua Parker, and Zachary Deckard.
The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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8 Condolence(s)
Susan Hall Williford
Friday, November 11, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to all .... She was such a sweet lady ... I loved the time I got to spend with her .... God Bless You all...
Mary Boyer Roberson
Thursday, November 10, 2016
I am so very sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. Gene and Sarah Matthews were good friends to my parents, Gifford and Jeane Boyer. I grew up admiring them for their devotion to their family, their church and their many friends.
Shellie McClure
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Praying for Bobby and the family.
Shellie McClure
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Prayers for the family.
Gene Crawford
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Growing up on Harrison Street, Sarah was a very special person in my, as were all of you. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the store and all of you. Sarah had a unique gift of making everyone feel welcome and loved. My prayers are with all of you as you walk this path.
Gene Crawford
Dalene Ross
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Words do not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of aunt Sarah May the Lord comfort yall and bring you Pease during this difficult time
Love to all
Dalene
Juanice Carr
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Sarah was my Sunday School teacher more years ago than I care to think about...she was hugely responsible for drawing me to Christ and it was her voice that told me how to accept His salvation. I so appreciate her example of a Godly woman - one that I've called on in my memory most of my life. What a blessing she was to me and so many. My deepest sympathy to her family, and my joyous praise to our Heavenly Father for her triumphant entry into heaven - I know she is celebrating there!
Bill & Brenda Chandler
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Aunt Sarah was a beautiful Christian lady. I have very fond memories of her. My dad loved her so much and I think they had a very special bond. Our love and prayers are with you all. We are there in Spirit.