Carolyn Ann Jacobs Wells, age 82, of Fordyce, was received into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 18, 2026 surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 28, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late James Porter Jacobs and Louise Derryberry Jacobs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Travis Daniel Wells.

For many years, she was an active member of Zion Baptist Church. She served as a Sunday School teacher, deacon’s wife and various other roles in the churches she attended.

Survivors include her sister, Nancy McMurry and husband Jim of Bartlett, Tenn. and three children, Karen Moffett and husband Danny of Sheridan, Sheila Gaither and husband Randy of Bismarck, and Craig Wells and wife Shannon of Sheridan; six grandchildren, Jay Moffett and wife Brittani, Josh Moffett and wife Megan, Ben Gaither, Brandon Gaither, Micah Gaither and Adalyn Wells; nine great-grandchildren, Adleigh Moffett, Asher Moffett, Cohen Moffett, Lawson Moffett, Griffin Moffett, Paxton Moffett, Fenleigh Moffett, Esleigh Moffett and Steeleigh Moffett.

She held many jobs during her life, such as teacher’s aide for alternative learning, church bookkeeper, sewing luxury children’s clothing, and most importantly for her, being mom. She loved working in the garden and watching her flowers and family grow. She also enjoyed traveling, hiking, camping and riding the “mule” with her husband, dog, family and friends, but her most prized role was being “Nana” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved so much and considered each one a blessing. Although Proverbs 31:10-31 predates her, it is a reflection of her life.

A visitation was held Thursday, January 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services followed at 10:00 a.m. in the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Stoney Point Cemetery. To sign the online register visit http://www.bentonfuneralhome.net.