Mattie Earnest Obituary
The passing of Mattie Earnest (Carthage, Mississippi) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 27, 2025 at the age of 72. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mattie Earnest or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleve Johnson and Clennis Johnson; and her siblings, Billy, Johnny and Ruth.
She is survived by: her husband Earl Earnest; her children, Beverly Johnson (Gary), Vanessa Earnest (Elvis) of Walnut Grove, MS, LaToya Straughter (Eldevon) of Jackson, Anthony Earnest and Christopher Earnest of Walnut Grove; her grandchildren, Ashley, MarQuita, Anthony Jr., Julian, Jabria, Deja, Micha, Jerrion and Chance; her great grandchildren, London, Zoey, Aiden, Kylie, Joshua and Jeremiah; and her siblings, Cleve Jr. (Thelma) of Walnut Grove, Robert of Carthage, MS, Tony (Denise) of Milwaukee, WI, Vera of Walnut Grove, Minnie Lou of Walnut Grove, Patricia of Walnut Grove and Shirley of Walnut Grove. She is also survived by relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Whitehead Funeral Services (600 Old Canton Rd, Carthage, MS 39051). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Pine Grove MB Church (288 Majure Rd, Walnut Grove, MS 39189).
