Gerry Ellen Masero, age 85, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2026, at CHI St Vincent Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born May 8, 1941, in Highland, KS, the daughter of the late Clarence and Shirley Coy Ellsworth.  Gerry was a retired Bookkeeper.  She was of the Presbyterian faith.  Gerry enjoyed reading, shopping and working crossword puzzles in her free time.  She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.

Gerry is survived by two daughters, Melanie Sage (James) of Woodbridge, VA and Shanna Hughes (Steven) of Arkadelphia, six grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Welch Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Smith officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to Clark County Humane Society, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.