Marcella Louise Smith-Watkins, 57, of Wilmot, AR, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her residence in Wilmot, surrounded by her family.  She is a native of Ashley County, a lifelong resident of Wilmot, a homemaker, and a member of Shady Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Watkins, on November 20, 2017; an infant son, Malcolm Smith, in 1986; her father, James Simmons, in 2009; and a brother, Tommie Simmons, in 2007.  Marcella was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and dancing.

She is survived by two sons, Tyrell Smith of Wilmot, AR and Leonard Watkins, wife Latisha, of Hot Springs, AR; two daughters, Dedra Stanley, of Little Rock, AR and Kim Smith, of Wilmot, AR; her mother, Mary Jean Smith, of Wilmot, AR; four brothers, Donnie Martin and Lonnie Martin, both of Wilmot, AR, James Logan, wife Ciara, of Detroit, MI, and Walter Logan, of Hastings, FL; two sisters, Frankie Smith, of Little Rock, and Glenda Diggs, husband Dale, of Wilmot, AR; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, 10:30 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Wilmot, AR, with Rev. Kenneth Banks officiating.  Pallbearers are Jimmy Ray Stanley, Clyde Ramey, Frank Ramey, Kijona Williams, Charles Raino, and Dale Diggs.  Burial in Jim Smith Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, June 28, 2019, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. in Hamburg, AR.