Frances Clarice (Meridith) Sherman, 83, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Thursday June 20, 2024, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis following a brief illness. She was born on May 6, 1941, to Gene and Rachel Meridith in the Union Grove community north of Jonesboro. She was a member of Union Grove Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, was a former hairdresser, and enjoyed seeing family members participating in horse shows and other sporting events.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry E. Sherman; her son, Eugene Sherman; her sister, Alba Jean Born; her brother, Tommy Meridith; and her brother-in-law, Carl Born.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Frances include her son, Scott (Tammy Gail) Sherman; her grandchildren, Allie Sherman, Eric (Katie) Sherman, and Kyle Sherman; her great grandchildren, Haven Sherman, Elijah Sherman, and Gabby Sherman, along with bonus great grandchild Hayden Carter; daughter in law, Tammy Jo Sherman; sister in law, Norma Meridith; nieces, Donna (Joe) Pace, and Debi (Steve) Covey; nephew Steve (Toni) Meridith; great nieces Meridith (Chris) Treadway and Secret (Tiffany) Doss; great nephews Craig (Sabrina) Covey, Jared (Lauren) Covey, and Cody (Kaitlin) Phillips; and her dear friend, Doris Wade.
Chapel services will be 10am Sunday June 23, 2024, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Rev. Chris Kjorlang and Bro. Ricky Neeley officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service and begin at 9am at the funeral home.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Eric Sherman, Kyle Sherman, Elijah Sherman, Chris Treadway, Steve Meridith, and Cody Phillips.
Honorary pallbearers will be Allie Sherman, Haven Sherman, and Gabby Sherman.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Frances’s name to the Union Grove Cemetery in care of Coral Sutterfield, Treasurer, at 85 CR 317 Bono, AR 72416.