of Marianna, AR

August 25, 1967 - August 5, 2024

Margaret Williams Carnes, 56, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away peacefully August 5, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by family. She was born August 25, 1967, to L.C. and Bessie Williams.

She is survived by her husband, Dennis Carnes; of the home, one son, Jonathon Carnes; of the home, three sisters, Shirley Carroll, of Palestine, Arkansas, Sandra Casey (Randy), of Senatobia, Mississippi, Carol Flahrity (Charles), of Marianna, Arkansas; four brothers, Ronnie Williams (Theresa), of Donaldsonville, LA, Wyley Williams (Gail),of Hughes, Arkansas, Jimmy Williams (Wanda), and Bobby Williams (Pam), all of Marianna, Arkansas, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, L.C. Williams and Bessie Williams; three brothers, Danny Williams, David Williams, Larry Williams, and one sister, Ruby Dunnington.

Margaret was a career nurse whose career spanned more than three decades. While in high school, she knew that her passion was to help others, and she realized that becoming a registered nurse was the best way to fulfill that dream. She graduated from the nursing program at Phillips Community College in Helena, AR, in 1987, Margaret began her nursing career by initially working at the Baptist Hospital in Forrest City, Arkansas. In 1989, she became an Arkansas state employee working in the home health department as a registered nurse. She retired from the state of Arkansas in 2018 with 29 years of service. In 2018, she began working for Kindred Healthcare as a branch manager nurse with managerial responsibilities. She retired from this position in 2023. Margaret's career as a registered nurse spanned more than 3 decades doing what she loved the most which was helping people. Some of her hobbies consisted of decorating flower arrangements. She loved creating art with diamond painting. She said that she always loved to cook. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her husband nicknamed her ''Angel'' because of her loving, kind character.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Williams, Bobby Williams, Wyley Williams, Charles Hudnall, Randy Casey, and Ned Webb.

Visitation for Mrs. Margaret Carnes will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother Mike Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow services at Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com