Carol Fletcher

Carol Lynne Fletcher, 67, of Benton, Arkansas passed away June 13, 2021.  She was born December 21, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lawrence Henry “LH” and Rachel Mae (Matthews) Fletcher.

Carol worked as a CNA.  She enjoyed reading, especially novels by Danielle Steele.  Carol was talented in crocheting, needlepoint, cross stitch, and embroidery.  Her family cherishes pieces she has made for them.  Carol had an extensive bell collection.  She loved music, singing, and listening to Elvis gospel music.  Family was special to Carol, and she always looked forward to spending time with them.  Carol loved children and animals, whether they were hers or not.  Carol was dearly loved and will be missed always.

Preceding Carol in death are her daughter, Cherrie Lynne Kelley; son, Gerald Louis “Buddy” Bagwell; sister, Birdie Yarberry; and her parents.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of thirty-two years, Morris Fletcher of Benton, Arkansas; children:  Jason Allan Bagwell and husband Tayfun Gulhan of St. Petersburg, Florida, Jessica Willis of Benton, Arkansas, and Susan Fletcher Candelaria and husband Michael of San Rafael, New Mexico; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Stogner of Benton, Arkansas; son-in-law, Jeff Kelley of Bryant, Arkansas and many more family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM, Friday, June 18, with funeral service following at 1:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.