With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jennie Belle Mathes (Newland, North Carolina), who passed away on May 29, 2022 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jennie Belle Mathes to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Dover Bailey and Jennie Jackson Bailey; her siblings, Katherine Scott, Mamie Fox, Gertrude Isom, Marietta Harper, Nellie Bailey, Norman Bailey, Arthur Bailey, Hesby Bailey, Alvin Bailey, Sr., Cornelius Bailey and Grover Bailey; and her husband Ray Mathes.

She is survived by : her children, Johnny Mathes (Deborah) of Newland, NC, Michael Mathes (Venus), Rickie Mathes (ShannonRae), Greg Bailey (Arline) and Janet Patterson; her grandchildren, Jeffery Harris, Jonathan Mathes, Michael Mathes, Jr., Brian Cosby, Michael Holiman, Dawnice Mathes, Melissa Koehler, Mindy Boyd and Maggie Boston; and her great grandchild Jenna Harris. She is also survived by other great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Beech Bottom Mennonite Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home