Mary Jane Flaherty Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Jane Flaherty of Charleston, Arkansas, born in Greenwood, Arkansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Corben Edmond Carter and Georgia Elizabeth Carter (Strozier); her daughter Rebecca Herndon; and her sisters, Cora Porter and Rose Boyster.

She is survived by: her children, Richard Herndon of Pocola, Michael Turner of Fort Smith, Judith Gates (George W.) of Rock Island, Mary Herndon of Rock Island, Cora Gavina of Rock Island and Jamie Primm (Jerry) of Fort Smith; and her siblings, Eddie Carter of Rock Island, Shirley Carter of Fort Smith and Sally Carter of Hartford. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren.