of Harrison, AR
February 18, 1918 - May 27, 2014
Edith Keef Mathis, age 96, of Harrison, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. She was born February 18, 1918, at Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Gilliam ''Doc'' and Cora (Brundage) Keef. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burl Mathis; a son, David Mathis; and four grandchildren. Edith was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Edith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl (Mathis) and Kenneth Markee, of Rockford, Illinois; her sons and daughter-in-law, Burl and Cleatus Mathis, Jr., of Harrison, Arkansas and Billy Mathis of Little Rock, Arkansas; 9 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service was Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Pastor W. Mark Bailey officiating.
Burial was in Summers Cemetery.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
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15 Condolence(s)
Jewelle Trask
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
We just heard of Edith's passing. We are very sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet and loving woman. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Rita
Saturday, May 31, 2014
James my prayers are with you and the family. I know how close you were with your grandmother. I pray you find peace knowing she is with Jesus.
Jennifer Mathis
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Gran was one of the kindest, most generous, and loving people I've ever met. I never walked in her home without feeling welcome and no one ever left hungry. I could, and did, spend hours just talking with her. My children adored her. She was an amazing woman and I loved her with my whole heart. Our loss is definitely heavens gain. I wish I could have been there to say goodbye, but please know that all of you are in my heart and prayers.
Randy Mathis
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Nephew. I'll miss you Aunt Edith. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
rachel and Pat Keef
Friday, May 30, 2014
sending our Love and prayers for family and friends of Edith, God's blessings for all..
James K Mathis
Friday, May 30, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that others understand your grief and share in sorrow loss my granny love hug with kiss her miss it is especially difficult to lose someone closed to you
Juanita Keymer
Friday, May 30, 2014
I will always have fond memories of Edith.. She was such a help and blessing for us when we needed her the most.. Never a selfish reason for anything she did for us ..The times we were with Burl and Edith were special, playing games, going to Blue Grass festivals and many other fun times. I will always think of Edith with fond memories..For all the family , you are in my thoughts and prayers..
Brenda Mathis
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Granddaughter of Edith.She is and was a special grandmother to me she was the only granny that I ever known. She always welcome you with open arms a hug and kiss and do you want something to eat.I will miss her deeply. I Always love you granny.
Kathy Hayes Sisco
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Prayers are with you at this great time of loss. We lived next door to Edith on West Rush when we moved to Harrison and she was a great neighbor and friend to my mother Lela Hayes. We all spent many hours playing together would love to see all of you.
Jennie Pruitt
Thursday, May 29, 2014
My prayers are with the family
Ron & Lynda Mathis -Taylor
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Granddaughter of Edith Mathis -(Clark).Our thoughts and prayers are with my family.Granny you will be missed dearly.You where a very special lady ,you touched all of our hearts in a special way..Will always love you and miss you.!
Joe & Peggy Mathis
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Steven & Kathy Peach
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the family. My your load be lightened by the knowledge of where Granny Mathis was in the Lord. Such a Godly and kind women of faith.
Cindy Waters
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Thoughts and prayer going out to the whole family in your time of sorrow . Your all are truely blessed to have had Miss Edith in your life for so long . Its never easy to let go . God bless each and every one of you .
Sincerely ,
Cindy Waters
David Downum
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Aunt Edith was always very kind to me. I treasure the memories. Love and Prayers.