Marilyn Louise Wells, retired age 76, of Mineral Springs, Ark., passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Ark., surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born Jan. 1, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert Howard Martyne and Mary Lousie Tyler Kerns.
Entering the workforce in the 60’s, she spent most of her years as a bus driver in Arizona and in Mineral Springs, Ark. Acquiring her CDL, proudly, in 1999, she worked as an OTR truck driver and also had her cosmetology license. Marilyn loved her family, her grand dogs, reading, knitting, and bossing those she loved around whenever she could. She had a special relationship and connection with her nephew Christopher Ruggles as well as her niece Candi Allmon who were with her until the end. Marilyn loved her family fiercely but wanted to give a special thanks to those she showed so much appreciation for in her last months. She was thankful for this and the bond, especially with Nicole Ruggles, Scott Evans, and Elizabeth Evans along with Christopher and Candi.
She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her siblings: Jackie Ruggles, James Kerns, Carl Kerns and nephew Jared Kerns.
Survivors include: Two daughters, Leilani Seals of Lockesburg, Ark., and Wendi Wells of Mineral Springs, Ark. Two grandchildren, Bradley Suggs of New York and Nakisha Suggs of Oklahoma. Five siblings, Sammy, Ricky, and Teresa all of Mineral Springs, Ark., Bonnie and Laurie both of Arizona. Four great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Along with nieces and nephews: Christopher, Mike, Crystal, Brent, Brad, Candi, Nicole, Josh K, April, Deanna, Samantha, Josh P, and Allen. As well as many great nieces and nephews and extended family.
There will be a private memorial with family and close friends at a later date.
