Mary Ellen Ezell

Mary Ellen Ezell obituary, Magnolia, AR

Mary Ellen Ezell

Mary Ezell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia on Jan. 13, 2026.
Mary Ellen Ezell, 87 of Magnolia, Arkansas, formerly of Waldo, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Wentworth Place.
Mary Ellen was born, July 18, 1938, in Waldo. She was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church and worked for Montgomery Ward and JC Penny where she worked in Cosmetics.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Malvin Ezell and Audra Ellen (Watkins) Ezell; sister-in-law, Judy Ezell; and a brother-in-law Walter Clyde Malone.
Mary is survived by her sister Betty Malone of Conway; brother Joseph Charles Ezell of Waldo; nephews, Mark Malone and Monty Malone; nieces Miranda Hogan, Mandy Kirby, and Alisa Proctor; great nieces, Courtney, Caroline, Callie, Raegan, and Mallory; sister-in-law Mary Dennis; and a host of extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Shiloh Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas with Bro. Petie Ward officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church,
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