Marcella Joy Elkins Wright passed away peacefully at her home in Cabot, AR. on October 1, 2026, due to complications with kidney disease.

Marcella was born on November 3, 1961, to Odell and Linda Elkins. She accepted the Lord at a young age and taught Sunday School for many years. She was a graduate of Piggott High School Class of 1979. She was a LPN and worked at the Corning Hospital, Corning Nursing home and Cabot Manor. Marcella continued to work after losing her leg, until her illness prevented her from doing so. When asked about her leg, she would say that a zombie ate it. Her humor was something that made everyone around her laugh. She loved to read, do puzzles and playing games. Marcella enjoyed fishing with her nieces and nephews. She was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters, Diane Moore and Sheila Baker.

She is survived by her mother, Linda, son James Clifton (Katie) Wright and daughter Ariel Nicole (Josh) Bryant. Her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, Julian John and Everleigh. Siblings Shelly (Teresa) Elkins, Martin (Pattie) Elkins, Margie Johnson and Beth (Steve) Lambert. Brother-in-law, Bill Moore.

Nieces and Nephews: Brian (Cynda) Moore, Julie (Jimmy) Baker, Jamie (Casey) Tharp, Laura (Cecil) Hardin, Beverly (Chad) Johnson, Jon Moore, Jennifer (Jason) Hackworth, Amy (Sean) Martin, Chelsea Smith, Caleb Elkins, Dillon Elkins, Roman (Chasidy) Lambert, Denzel Johnson, Colin Elkins, Jeremiah Lambert, Jonah Elkins, Sarah Elkins. Many other great and great great nieces and nephews.

Her celebration of life will be held on October 3, 2026 at Harmony Baptist Church at 11a.m.