of West Memphis, AR

February 14, 1927 - April 6, 2023

Marjorie Louise Watson Buntin, 96, of West Memphis died Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Mrs. Buntin was a graduate of Hulbert High School. She completed two years of vocal study at Ward-Belmont in Nashville and graduated from The University of Mississippi. She married Taylor Davie Buntin Jr. and they spent 67 years together before he passed away in 2014. She was a lifelong member of The First Presbyterian Church. A former Miss West Memphis, she was beautiful both inside and out until the day she died.

She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie Hubert Watson and Eula Barfield Watson; and stepmother Gladys Phillips Watson; and cousins, Eugene Barfield and Derek Simon.

She is survived by two sons: Taylor D. Buntin III (Bonnie) of Hernando, MS and John W. Buntin (Donna) of West Memphis, AR; grandchildren John W. Buntin Jr. (Kristin), Mary B. Kirkpatrick (Stephen), Holly B. Johnson (Robert) and Elaine B. Elsas (Mike); eight great-grandchildren; and cousins Calvin Barefield, and Dalton Diamond.

A private graveside service was held at Crittenden Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church in West Memphis, 315 N Missouri St., West Memphis, AR 72301.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com