Jessie Mearle Goff Stark, age 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas died on Tuesday, July, 18, 2023. Jessie was born on June 30, 1933 in Quitman, Arkansas to Frank and Dulcie Ann Goff. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband Jay “Johnnie” Charles Stark, her parents, her sisters Maxine Morgan and Lou Eva Kennedy; and her brothers, Otis Goff and Jim Goff.
She is survived by her two daughters, Joan E. Newman (Herb) of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Wyvonne Ora (Sam) of Springdale, Arkansas; and one son, John F. Stark (Jaime) of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Jessie is also survived by her sisters, Sylvia Schmidt and Barbara Dutra from Atwater, California and Nina Norman of Merced, California.
Jessie has 8 grandchildren: Cherish Newman, Sheena Calvert (Clifton); Shawn Stark (Tara); Joe Newman; Jason Ora; Rachel Ketcher (Tyler); Anna Stark; and Stacy Stark. She also has 14 great grandchildren.
Jessie was a business owner and managed the daily operations of her Carousel Wig & Beauty store which she opened in 1970. She helped numerous clients but she had a special place in her heart for serving her elderly customers or those with cancer. She enjoyed selling and styling hairpieces and wigs until her retirement in 2004.
She loved cooking and hosting family holiday celebrations in her home. She also enjoyed Razorback football and basketball. She loved her game shows; especially, the Price is Right and the Wheel of Fortune. She also loved horse racing in Hot Springs, and going to the casino in Tunica, Mississippi. She had her own private pilot, her husband Jay, who would fly her to Florida, California, the Bahamas and other adventures during their time together. Jessie (Nanny) spoiled her grandchildren with anything that would make them smile. Jessie was known for her warmth, kindness, and easy-going nature towards others. Her favorite quote was “what’s right for you is right for me”.
Our family would like to thank the staff at Seniors Comfort Assisted Living and Dierksen Hospice in Hot Springs for their excellent care through the years.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Pearson Cemetery in Quitman, Arkansas. Further information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grossfuneralhome.com for the Stark family.
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