Mary Elizabeth Chafin

Mary Elizabeth Chafin, 86, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, in Jonesboro.

Born Jan. 31, 1928, in Blytheville, to the late John and Eddie McRae, she was a member of Luxora First Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald F. Chafin Sr.; a son, Gerald F. "Jerry" Chafin Jr.; her parents; three brothers, Allen McRae, Wesley McRae and L.H. McRae; and one sister, Dorothy Cole.

Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Chafin Pitcock of Jonesboro;

Five grandchildren, Gerald F. "Jay" (Christine) Chafin III, Robert B. Chafin, Chase A. (Joanna) Chafin, Chafin Ty (Chantel) Pitcock and Elizabeth Clare Pitcock;

Seven great-grandchildren;

A daughter-in-law, Shawn H. Chafin of Osceola; and

A sister, Shirley Young of Lewisville, Texas.

Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug.16, at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens in Osceola. Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Luxora First Baptist Church. An online guestbook is at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.