Mrs. Sandra Marie Blakely, age 53, of Crossett, died Thursday, January 8, at her residence. Mrs. Blakely was a native of Huttig, AR, but a resident of Crossett, a retiree of Georgia-Pacific Paper Division, and a member of Faith Center Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Lee Spralls Smith; and three brothers, Gerald Wayne Smith, Jasper Napolean Smith, and George Thomas Coleman. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Will Blakely, of Crossett; son, Charles Bryant, of Crossett; one daughter, Pam and husband, Anthony Jarret, of Little Rock; her father, Napolean and wife, Ellanora Smith, of Huttig; one brother, Aubrey and wife, Renee Smith, of Los Vegas, NV; two sisters, Faye and husband, Clarence Ford, of Huttig; and Pamela and husband, Alton Bibby, of Memphis, TN; and 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services are Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m., at Faith Center Church in Crossett with the Pastor Charles Adkins officiating. Burial will be at Huttig Cemetery in Huttig under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home.