of Helena, AR
March 12, 1938 - October 19, 2022
Clarice Tooley Kidder, age 84, of Helena, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1938 in Aubrey, Arkansas to the late GT Jaco and to the late Mary Perry Jaco. Clarice loved to garden, collect rabbit figurines and also making jokes that would make you laugh.
She survived by two brothers, George Jaco, (Jimmy Lou) of West Helena and Orie Jaco of West Helena; sister, Lavinia (Beanie) Robinson of Franklin, Arkansas; son, Billy Kidder Jr. of Helena, Arkansas; daughter, Sherie Brackeen (Steve) of Batesville, Mississippi; three grandchildren, Tory Weston Kidder (Kallie), Amy Jo Kidder and Maggy Pettitt (Jacob); nine great-grandchildren, William Kidder, Leila Kidder, Dakota Kidder, Ary Anna Kidder, Adrian Pettit, Elliot Pettit, Kirsten Sporer, Gaven Kidder, Tayla Sporer; other nieces; nephews; extended family and her care nurses.
She is preceded in death by her parents, GT Jaco, and Mary Perry Jaco; husband, Billy Joe Kidder Sr. the Fire Chief of Helena, Arkansas in 1987; four sisters, Julia Shenep, Melba Jean Baker, Blanche Gervasini and Peggy Stewart and brother, John Henry Jaco.
A memorial service for Clarice Tooley Kidder will be held at a later date.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gail Oneal
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear this. She was always so funny. Prayers for her family
David Clarke
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Sherie and Billy
I am so sorry for you loss. A bunch of years on Liberty St. Your Mom was always so nice to all us youngens running around back then... ðŸ™ðŸ™ For you and your families
Edie Sanford
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear this. She was truly one of the funniest women I know! She was like a second mother to me when we worked together at Quincy Soybean. She will certainly be missed! Prayers for her family!
Rita Brocato
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Sherry and Billy
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers for your family
Dee Davis
Monday, October 24, 2022
Alfred and I dearly loved Miss Clarice. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Cagle
Sunday, October 23, 2022
So sorry to hear you lossed Clarice!! Prayers for all her familyðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Margaret Kirk
Friday, October 21, 2022
Clarice was a long time member of the CherrStreet working girls
.coffee geoup She was always making jokes to make us all burst into laughter.Clarice was loved by all that knew her.
My heart felt condolence to Jupie and Sherry. Let you many memories comfort you in this time od grief.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
William and Lexie Hires
Friday, October 21, 2022
So sorry for you’re loss, prayers for the family!!
STEVE JONES
Friday, October 21, 2022
Sherie and Billy, so sorry for your lose. Ms Clarice was always smiling and nice. She will be missed greatly. Prayers for ya'll and the other family members.
Lynette (Burt) Murphy
Friday, October 21, 2022
I am so sorry to see the loss of Clarice. What a precious lady she was. You are each in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlie Gervasini
Friday, October 21, 2022
I have a lot of fond memories of Aunt Toolie, she was always funny and fun to be around. I am very sorry for your loss, and I know she will be missed. We are getting quite the crowd up there!