of Conway, AR
July 2, 1948 - April 17, 2024
Ann Melton Eason was born on July 2, 1948 in Searcy AR to the late Adam C. and Juanita Melton. She departed this life (complications of pancreatic cancer) on April 17, 2024 at the age of 75, surrounded by her adoring family and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was a 1966 graduate of Searcy High School and attended what is now the University of Central Arkansas, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and met the love of her life, Ed Eason. She received a BSE in Elementary Education in 1970 and a MSE in Early Childhood Education in 1976.
Prior to her disability, she taught in the Vilonia and Conway School Districts.
She was a loyal and active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Conway, AR and of the Faulkner County North Gideon Auxiliary. She looked forward to every opportunity to tell others what Jesus had done for her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Julie Foxx of Clovis, CA. left to mourn her passing are husband, Ed of Conway, AR; daughters, Michelle (James) Byler of Valley Springs, AR and Jacque (Kenny) Rogers of Springdale, AR. She was a loving ''Granny'' to grandchildren, Joey and Adam Byler of Valley Springs, AR and Brooke Dumas and Sean Rogers of Springdale, AR. She is also survived by brother, Dr. C. G. (Pat) Melton, MD of Batesville, AR and many other nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of devoted church friends. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3255 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034. Visitation will be Sunday, April, 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, 650 Central Landing Boulevard, Conway, AR 72032. Interment shall follow the funeral service at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
The family wishes to thank the following for their help throughout this time: Dr. Caleb Dickson, MD, Dr. Juan Camilo Barreto, MD, Dr. Ryan E. Hall, MD and the wonderful staff of Arkansas Hospice in Conway. You touched her life and ours.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ann's memory to purchase and place Bibles through The Gideons International, P. O. Box 1362, Conway, AR 72033.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR 72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com