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Wilma Mae Wells
October 25, 1922 - January 14, 2008

Mrs. Wilma Mae WellsTRUMANN - Mrs. Wilma Mae Wells, 85, of Trumann, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at Trumann Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Greenfield, Arkansas and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a homemaker and a member of the Healing Hands Community Church. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Willard Wells in 1996; one son, David Wayne Wells, Sr. in 1991 and by two brothers, Herbert Thompson and Fred Thompson and was the daughter of the late Nick and Bertha McBride Thompson.Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ruth Matthews; six grandchildren, Todd Matthews, Shannon Bruner, Misti Montgomery, Tim Matthews, David Wells, Jr., and Jerri Lynn Taylor; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Graveside services will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., with Rev. Anthony Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Healing Hands Community Church or the Maple Grove Baptist Church. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. MELISSA,PAUL BANDY, TRUMANN,AR says

    MARY IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.SHE WILL BE MISSED.IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  2. Kay Gregory, Marion, AR says

    Ms. Wells Family:I remember Ms. Wells from Church she was a special lady.Kay "O'Brien"

  3. Stan Cragg, Conway, AR says

    A sweet and kind spirit has passed into Heavens Gates to meet her loved ones that have gone before her... Mrs. Wells, and Mr. Wells, were two of the most wonderful people I have ever known. I was so blessed to have known your parents, you and David while growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

  4. Sandra Jenkins, Truamnn, AR says

    Mary Ruth, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sandra

  5. Bishop D. G. Daniels, Wichita, Kansas says

    Dear Mary and Family,So sorry to hear of Sister Wells passing. She was a very dear friend and a devoted christian lady. I know that she is with the Lord and Br. Wells and that is good.Rest assured that you and the family are in our prayers at thsi time.Your friend,Br. Daniels

  6. Judy & Ralph Caston, Margaret & Gary Kelso, Trumann, AR says

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Laverne Humphrey Wyman, Birmingham AL says

    Mary Ruth,You have my prayers and sympathy.Laverne

  8. David Wayne Wells Jr., Bay, Arkansas says

    She was the BEST Grandma.

  9. Sandra ( Armstrong) Chastain, Gideon, Mo says

    Mary RuthI am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She has gone to a better place. My thoughts are with your family at this time.

  10. Sharron Turman, Jonesboro, AR says

    Mary Ruth, Bill and Family: Words are hard to express the feelings that I have for you all at this time. May God's blessings comfort and sustain you. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking and praying for you. Sharron and Garry Turman

  11. Lynn Osment, Trumann, Ar. says

    Mary Ruth, I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Love, Lynn

  12. Carolyn Hendrix, Trumann says

    Mary Ruth and family,Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Praying for God's comfort and strength in the days ahead. We love you all!In Christ love,Carolyn and Jordan Hendrix

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