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Obituary for Mary Braden

Mary Braden




Ms. Mary Alyce Braden of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 54. She was born June 30, 1966, in Helena, Arkansas.

Mary was a 1984 graduate of Newport High School. She earned a cosmetologist license, and began her career in 1987. Over the years, Mary built a loyal clientele, and was currently working at the Jagged Edge Salon in Jonesboro.

Mary loved life. When not working, Mary enjoyed fishing, traveling, and especially playing with her nieces and nephews. Mary was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. She loved her church family and her time worshipping with them.

Mary loved big. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful, genuine smile and heartfelt hugs for everyone she met. And, if she really liked you, you would get a loving kiss on the cheek.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, William M. Braden and her step-father, whom she loved very much, John Bedwell.

She is survived by her mother, Eva (Pena) Bedwell of Amagon; four sisters, Denise Higgins of Wynne, Lillie Davis of South Haven, Mississippi, Vera Taylor of Memphis, and Malena Ferguson of Paragould; three brothers, Brian Bedwell of Amagon, Bill Braden of Jonesboro, and Brad Braden of South Haven, Mississippi; several nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of friends.

Friends may visit at the funeral home Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Eightmile Cemetery at Beedeville.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Ernie Jewell, Timothy Bedwell, Dustin Manuel, Evan Bunch, Drake Higgins, and Greg Wolverton.

Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks are required for attendance to all visitation and funeral services.

Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
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