Mary Ann Rodney
November 29, 1943 - November 6, 2020

Mary Ann Rodney, 75 of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1943 in Caraway, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Ezra F. and Dollie A. (Crum) Rutledge. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, VBS, and drove the church van. She worked at Fraulic Footwear until she became a fulltime housekeeper. Mary was a homemaker and seamstress and loved making dresses for her granddaughters. She also enjoyed singing with the Joy Bells, telling jokes, and doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by; two sons: Marty Rodney (Vanessa) and Tim Rodney; one daughter: Julie Rodney; four granddaughters: Heather Rodney, Ashley Wilks (Kenneth), Hillary Loftin (Lance) and Brianna Kiplinger; one brother: John Rutledge (Carolyn); one sister: Edna Thomas; and a host of other family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by; her Husband of nearly 60 years: William (Dub) Rodney; eleven brothers and sisters: Verna Webber, Adelle George, Cledda McGhee, Jack Rutledge, Aline Mote, Elijah Rutledge, Chester Rutledge, Margie Rutledge, and Cecil Rutledge. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Needham Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Russell officiating. Burial will be private. Due to Covid 19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is required, a Covid 19 acknowledgement form is required to be signed, and social distancing will be observed.