Mary Ann (Cavaness) Courtright

Mary Ann Courtright, age 96 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at home with her loving daughter and granddaughters by her side. She was born July 23, 1928 in Cobden, the daughter of Lee and Pearl (Hartline) Cavaness. She married Jimmie Carl Courtright on January 29, 1949 in Jonesboro, together they shared 71 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2020.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Diane St. Arbor; granddaughter, Natalie Linton; great-granddaughters, Erin and Maci Linton, all of Jonesboro; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmie Courtright; son, Terry Wayne Courtright; grandson, Landon Linton; son-in-law, Kevin St. Arbor; brothers, Lloyd Leon and Earl Cavaness and sister, Gladys Hertz.

Mary Ann was a member of the Jonesboro United Methodist Church for many years. She was an incredible seamstress, handmaking wedding and formal dresses for anyone that would ask. She loved to cook and bake; her wedding cakes were always a favorite. She was a member of the quilting club and judged the sewing and needlepoint entries at the Union County Fair. She dedicated years of service as an election judge in Union County, during a time when ballots were still counted by hand.

For 33 years, Mary Ann worked for G.C. Murphy in downtown Anna as their fabrics manager. She later went to work at Walmart for 14 years in their fabrics department. It was amazing to watch her measure yards of fabric by eye, never having to use a yardstick, it would always be just what the customer wanted. She and Jimmie loved to travel after retirement; among their favorites were Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, Branson and Gatlinburg.

Funeral services for Mary Ann Courtright will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Jonesboro United Methodist Church with Pastor Bobbi Shultz officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 12:00 noon until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Jonesboro United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.