Mrs. Elizabeth Duckery, 89, of Wilmot, AR died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her home in Wilmot, surrounded by her family.  She was a lifelong resident of Wilmot, a homemaker, and a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by a son, Alvin Duckery; a daughter, Erma Duckery, in December of 2016; and two sisters Mable Ross and Mary Kidd.  Ms. Lizzie is what everyone called her.  She was an excellent cook, German Chocolate cake was her speciality.  She enjoyed gardening and loved her family.  All her children called her Madea meaning Mother Dear.

She is survived by six sons, Samuel Butler, wife Mary, Jerry Raino, Calvin Duckery, wife Jessica, all of Wilmot, Marzell Morris, wife Georgia, of Parkdale, Johnny Milton, wife Felicia, of Springdale, AR, and Albert Duckery, of West Helena, AR; three daughters, Mary Francis Duckery, of Crossett, Jewel Molette, husband Derek, of Compton, CA, and Irene Duckery, of Bellflower, CA; one brother, Wardell Whaley, of Apple Valley, CA; two special granddaughters she raised as her own, Felicia Mooney, husband Wayne, and Marquita Duckery, both of Crossett, AR; twenty-two grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Eunice Stokes, Laverne Waters, Stephanie Penn, and Arthur Penn; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 26, 2019, 11:00 am, at First Baptist Church in Wilmot, AR, with Rev, Albert Fenceroy and Rev. Ambrose Dozark officiating.  Active Pallbearers are Derek Molette, Jr., Derek Molette, Solomon Edwards, Antreal Pugh, Lee Otis Penn, William Penn, Charles Raino, and Robert Penn.  Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Raino, Samuel Butler, Calvin Duckery, Johnny Milton, Albert Duckery, Marzell Morris, Jay Butler, and Corrie Orange.  Burial in St. Martha Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, October 25, 2019, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Cromwell Funeral Home in Hamburg.