of Barton, AR
December 28, 1942 - August 5, 2020
Jo (Jodie) Earle Jernigan Cheek, 77, of Barton, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Helena Regional Hospital in Helena, Arkansas. Jodie was born to Robert Earl Jernigan and Josephine Womack Jernigan Tuesday December 28, 1942 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.
She was married to Jay Check of Barton for twenty five years. Jodie worked and retired from Hoffinger "Doughboy" Industries.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Dot Parker; one brother, Bobby Jernigan; and one grandchild,Presley Phipps.
She is survived by one son, Todd Phipps; one step daughter, Meredith Miller; one step son, Mike Cheek; grandchildren: Dallas Taylor, Katelyn Bolden, Alek Fortner, Garrett Fore, Zoe Fore, Blake Cheek, Nicole Forester and Micah Cheek; ten great-grandchildren; nephew and his wife, Ivan and Dana Crabtree.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel 508 Plaza West Helena, Arkansas. (870) 572-2571. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfunerlhomes.com
Todd, I am so sorry about your momma. I didn’t know y’all had a service already. Please know that I’ve been praying for you and your family. I always loved your momma. She was always so sweet to me. Love, Ellen
So sorry for the loss of yalls love one
I was so sorry to read of Jodie's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. Praying for God to wrap Jay and each of you in His loving embrace and give you peace and comfort.
Sorry to read of your loss. She had a full life and left many great memories. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family as you adjust to this transition.
Rusty Porter