She was the widow of Bobby Wells, member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked in medical records for 20 years at Drew Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Earline loved gardening, traveling, native American culture, Indian artifacts and was a devout Republican. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Phil Peacock, Sr.; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Leggett, Sr.
Survivors include her two sons, Gerald (Bronc) Wells and wife Jean of Fordyce and Shawn Wells of Monticello; two sisters, Nealie Leggett of Monticello and Denice Coston and husband Randy of Searcy; two grandsons, Tyler Wells and wife Sara Beth of Cominto and Amos Lee Wells of Moscow, Russia; two great grandsons, Thad and Silas; one great granddaughter, Jace; along with a host of nieces and nephews including several great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a visitation preceding the funeral service from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery.
Condolences(5)
Cliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 4, 2026 Earline was a special part of my life in Monticello and will always be fondly remembered. My condolences to the family. Cliff GibsonMary Bates
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 1, 2026 So sorry to hear about ms Earline. She was a very sweet lady I worked with her in medical records for several years. She always had a smile for anyone she saw. She will truly be missed. Prayers for the family.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Mrs Wells was a good one, I’m sorry. PrayersJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Nealie Bea , Tyler and FamilyWe are sad for your loss of Earlene. We are in prayer for each of you.
James and Kathy
Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.