Carmen Rene (Stallings) Lee, aged 57, of Des Arc, AR, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025, at Woodruff County Health Center in McCrory, AR.

Born on July 1, 1968, to her mother, Syrena Jean (Kirkland) Stallings, and her late father, Wylie Lee Stallings, Carmen was a beacon of warmth and love.

Carmen attended Des Arc Schools and was a proud graduate of the class of 1986. After graduation, she began her career at the State of AR Vital Records, later transferring to the Prairie County Health Department in Des Arc, where she was a valued team member for many years.

She was happiest when spending time with her family and grandbabies. Nothing brought her greater joy than attending her children's ballgames and tending to her garden.

The love story of Carmen and Jim Lee, her beloved husband, spanned over four decades, ten of which they spent dating before getting married on August 30, 1991, in Des Arc. Their love for each other was evident in the life they built and the family they raised together.

Carmen was a strong and resilient woman. Despite facing health issues at a young age, which led her to become a resident of the Des Arc Nursing and Rehab, she remained optimistic and resilient, teaching everyone around her the true meaning of strength and perseverance.

Carmen is survived by her devoted husband, James (Jim) Lee II; her loving mother, Syrena Jean (Kirkland) Stallings; children, James (Trey) Lee III, and Samantha Walker (David); grandchildren, Emmett Lee, Annabella Walker, and Koby Walker; and her caring sister, Cindy Moore (Jay). She was preceded in death by her father, Wylie Lee Stallings.

Carmen's legacy of love, faith, and resilience will continue to live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever be part of those she left behind.