of Bryant, AR
March 20, 1954 - January 31, 2025
Aneida Joan Wells, 70, passed away on January 31, 2025. Aneida was born on March 20, 1954 to Harold and Leora Cripe in Logansport, IN. She was the fifth of six children, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. After her mother's passing, her father married Helen Cripe, who she knew as her mother due to her mother passing when she was so young. She married Lesslie Paul Wells on December 24, 1971 and they celebrated 53 years of marriage in December. She had 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Aneida worked for the Bryant Public Schools in the lunchroom and later at WalMart in Benton, AR. Aneida loved the Holidays and hosting large family gatherings, especially Christmas. She enjoyed most of all being surrounded by her loved ones. One of the most important things to her was spending time with her grandchildren.
Aneida was preceded in death by her mother, Leora Cripe; her father, Harold Cripe; Stepmother, Helen Cripe; daughter, Tonya Wells; brother, Wayne Cripe; Sister, Carol Jean DePoy and brother, Martin Cripe.
Aneida is survived by her husband, Lesslie Paul Wells; daughter, Lyjeana Swope; son, Chad Wells and grandchildren, Jacklyn Winifred, Joseph Winfrey, Grace Wells, Logan Wells and Delilah Wells.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Aneida's name.
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8 Condolence(s)
Kathie Nunnally
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
She was a very sweet lady.
Rest in peace.
Krista DeWitt
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Bryan and I send our condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Aneida.
Shelly Asher
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Sending my heartfelt condolences to all of the family, my prayers are with you all. A
Julia ( Johnson) St.John
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Julia, class of 71’ Tri-Central
Esther
Monday, February 3, 2025
My dear friend Anieda, I will miss you so so much. You were one of the first people I became friends with instantly when I moved to Arkansas. I will cherish all the good and fun memories. Until we meet again. You're friend Esther.
william and vickie cripe
Monday, February 3, 2025
youngest brother william youngest sister martha always love you Aneida
Karen winfrey
Monday, February 3, 2025
Aneida a very sweet lady .She will be missed
Leo Swope
Monday, February 3, 2025
From the moment I married Lyjeana, Paul and Aneida welcomed me into the family as well as the rest of the family. I gained another mom and dad and extended family.