of Conway, AR
May 21, 1942 - October 22, 2021
Kathryn Marie Mathis, age 79 of Conway, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 22nd, 2021 with family by her side. She was born in Imo, Arkansas on May 21st, 1942 to Oliver G. Crow and Aline Janie Ward Crow.
Kathryn was of the Baptist Faith and attended Grace Baptist Church where she spent many hours volunteering. She spent her working years at Flintrock Shirt Factory and working as a mail handler with the United States Postal Service. Her true calling in life was being a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an amazing seamstress and cook. Kathryn was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was an awesome Granny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Time spent with her family was her greatest joy.
Survivors include her husband of 60 plus years, George Allen Mathis of the home; children, Sherry Starkey (David) of Vilonia, Phyllis Avery of Conway, Carla Rains (Keith) of Conway and Amanda Cates (Keith) of Hensley; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and two on the way; one brother, Bill Crow (Lois) of Neosho, MO; and many extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Aline Crow; and siblings, Carolyn Godfrey and Doyle Wayne Crow.
Funeral services for Kathryn will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at Liberty Cemetery building near Chimes with Bro. Darrin Gainer and Bro. J.D. Tyson officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall. Burial will follow the service at Liberty Cemetery. Bearers will be Kathryn's grandsons; Terrance Avery, Zach Cates, Jordon Cates, Josh Rains, Shane Starkey and Trey Starkey.
Amanda,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your mom passing. She was a very precious lady. Your family has my deepest condolences and prayers. God bless my friend
Josie
Many good memories come to mind of Kathryn and the Mathis family. Amanda was one of my sister’s best friends, so I was around them quite often. At ballgames our families sometimes sat together, and we always enjoyed each other’s company. God bless you, George and family.
Casie, Nick, and family, Uncle Dave and I send you our sincerest condolences. We hope you find peace and warmth in your grandmother's beautiful legacy. Precious memories, how they linger. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Dave & Aunt Sue
To our dear friends, George, Sherry, Phyllis, Carla and Amanda. Our memories of living next to you all on Nubbin Hill Road years ago are truly "precious". George and Harley pitched horse shoes, Kathryn and I exchanged recipes and visited, the kids rode sleds down the hill into Leslie, flew off into the ditch a few times, laughed and played way into the night on those cold winter nights. That's neighbors loving God and loving each other. Our prayers are with you all in this time of sorry and also joy, knowing Kathryn loved God and she is in His presence.
George, Sherry, Phyllis, Carla and Amanda, We are saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
sorry for the family loss, prayers
I am so sorry for your family's loss Amanda. You all have been in our prayers. Praise God she was his child and she is home. There's coming a day when there will be no more heartache and we will all be on that happy golden shore! Oh what a day that will be! When we see Jesus and are reunited with our loved ones! Continued prayers for you and your family!
Prayers for your families at this time.
Our sympathy & prayers to the family and friends. may God comfort you during the days ahead.
Uncle George we are praying for you and the rest of the family during this time. Love to all.
Rodney and Angela Gilliam
My deepest condolences to the Mathis family on the loss of Katherine. I remember her as a faithful, devout, Christian mother and wife. A life well-lived, well-remembered, I know she will be missed.
George, Sherry, Phyllis, Carla and Amanda,
So sorry to hear of Kathryn’s passing. I loved spending time at the Mathis home our high school days. I know she will be dearly missed, but knowing where she is spending an eternity brings such peace!
Love you all!
Tammy and Rick Deckard
We want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
George and family I am so sorry for your loss â¤ï¸ Prayers are going up for all of you ðŸ™ðŸ™
George, Girls and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Kathryn. Take comfort in knowing she is in the arms of Jesus. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you,
Much love,
Barb
Sherry, I am praying for Gods peace to abide in your families hearts, and His grace to give you strength during this difficult time. May you remember this distance is only for a short time.
George and family, we really sorry for your loss. Kathryn was a very nice lady and we always enjoyed visiting with her
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathryn was the best. She was one of the nicest ladies you could ever meet. She will be missed by family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear this news , we are saddened , but we shall see Kathryn and so many more of our beloved Family and Friends again and what a Glorious Day it will be !! God Bless
To George Allen and Family,
Kathryn was a good woman of good family and I know you will miss her. I cherish my memories of her, Aunt Tibby and Uncle Oliver, and the times we shared as we grew up. May you find comfort as you celebrate her and a life well-lived.
With deep sorrow..
So very sorry for the loss of Kathryn. We went to church with her and the family at Grace Baptist Church. It was an honor to know her and she will be missed. Praying for the family. With Christian Love. Randy and Carolyn Housley.