Minerva Sue Ann Hearington

Minerva Sue Ann Hearington, 42, of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away on January 15, 2026, in La Junta, Colorado. She was born on February 5, 1983, to Fred W. & Catherine A. (Schreckhise) Porter. Minerva married Jessie Hearington on May 29, 2002. They were married for eleven years until his passing on January 13, 2013.

Minerva lived a life with a warm and open heart. Minerva was the caretaker of their family home, caring for her daughters. She was a friendly and loving person; anyone she met became instant family. She never knew a stranger and wasn’t one to make any enemies. On her free time, she enjoyed singing especially to Stevie Nicks. She loved movies and could be heard quoting and referencing her alter-ego “Towanda” from her favorite movie, Fried Green Tomatoes.

Minerva is survived by her daughters, Sadie Hearington & Carlee Crossno both of La Junta, Colorado; step-sons, Billy Hearington of England, Arkansas, Tad Hearington of Carlise, Arkansas & Jake Hearington of Carlise, Arkansas; grandchildren, Keegan, Lyric & Jessie; siblings, Rebecca Land (Hershel Gilley) of Knoxville, Arkansas, Neal Porter of Hartman, Arkansas, Jesse (Katrina) Porter of Hartman, Arkansas, and Allen Minor of Boonville, Arkansas; as well as multiple nieces and nephews. Minerva is preceded in death by her parents, Catherine & Fred Porter; husband, Jessie Hearington; and her grandparents.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at First Church of La Junta with Rev. Dr. M.J. Romano officiating. Another Memorial Service will be held at Cornerstone Church in Clarksville, Arkansas on February 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Kyle Holt officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Perez & Peacock Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.