Sarah Elisabeth Mathews Townley, age 34, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1992, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to the late Nelson Mathews and Missy Mathews.

Sarah grew up in Lonoke, Arkansas, and graduated from Lonoke High School in 2010. She devoted her working life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Absolute Care, a role that reflected her deeply compassionate nature.

Sarah was well known for her love of animals. She rescued many, often bringing them home, and volunteered her time at an animal shelter. Her quick wit and great sense of humor were unmistakable and brought laughter to those around her. She enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors, especially riding horses, fishing, and hunting.

Family meant everything to Sarah. Her sister was her best friend, and Sarah took great pride in caring for her and being by her side. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, and her presence brought comfort and joy to her family.

She is survived by her husband, Caleb Townley; her mother, Missy Mathews; her sister, Toni Mathews; her grandfather, Charles Mathews of Morrilton, Arkansas; her aunts Shannon Ferguson of Morrilton, Arkansas, Barbara Dobson of Jacksonville, Florida, and Beci Keller of Little Rock, Arkansas; her uncles Gus Bocksnick, Charlie Bocksnick, and Thomas Hernandez, all of Little Rock, Arkansas; her mother-in-law, Christi Townley; her sister-in-law, J’Cie Townley; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Mathews, and her grandparents Judith L. Mathews and Charles and Ruby Bocksnick.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com