Martha Elizabeth "Beth" Stuart

Martha Elizabeth (Beth) Stuart, 61, of Jonesboro passed away on Friday January 27, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Beth was born on November 7, 1950 to the late Charles and Martha Ray in Blytheville. She lived all her life in Northeast Arkansas area. She was of the Baptist belief, and she loved being with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her uncle, Max Ray.

Survivors include her son, Chuck Stuart and daughter in law Sarabeth of Little Rock; two daughters, Melissa Orr and son in law Tony of Jonesboro, and Stephani Reese and son in law Robert of Jonesboro; three sisters, Mari Powell of Little Rock, Paula Wince of Searcy, and Ginny Lyons of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Jacob Jones, Morgan Hillis, Landon Stuart, Grayson Reese, and Estella Mae Stuart; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home. All other services will be private.

Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com