Jean Arlene Mathern Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jean Arlene Mathern of Carthage, Missouri, whose life came to an end on November 20, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jean Arlene Mathern to show support.
Though Jean Arlene may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Jean Arlene touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Harrison Strong and Sarah Bethier Strong (George); her children, Nicole Marie Mathern Gibson and Mark David Mathern; her grandson Braden Mathern; and her brothers, Lester Leroy "Roy" Strong and Dale Strong.
She is survived by: her son Daniel Mathern (Cher Jiang); her granddaughter Brittany Carnagey (Erin); her great grandchildren, Paizlee and Birklynn Carnagey; Beckett Eby. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
