of Greenbrier, AR

October 27, 1944 - February 20, 2025

Janelle Carolyn Merritt, 80, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 following a brief illness. Janelle was born to PFC J.C. and Avanelle Merritt on October 27, 1944 in Conway, Arkansas. Janelle attended school in Greenbrier but graduated with honors from North Little Rock Senior High School in 1962.

Janelle was a Christian, choosing Jesus Christ at an early age and never doubted her Salvation. She was a member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church.

Janelle had numerous positions in retail, law offices and accounting firms, as well as singing with the love of her life, Robert Hild. Janelle retired as a retirement specialist with the U.S. Army National Guard at Camp Robinson. She moved to Greenbrier in the 1990s to be close to her mother and dad and spent her retirement years helping with her parents, working in her yard and giving of herself to family and friends. Her grand kids, Bri and RJ brought many smiles to her face and joy to her heart. Her expression immediately perked when asked about her grand kids.

Janelle is preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Avanelle Merritt; her brother, Rodney M. Merritt; her daughter, Sheila Abbott Wilson and her son, Robert Shannon Hild. She is survived by one brother, A. Keith (Sherry) Merritt of Conway and granddaughter, Brianna Sultana Hild, her fiancé Peyton Fletcher of Greenbrier and a grandson, Robert Junior Hild of Conway. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family, lifelong friends and her church family.

A private graveside service was held Monday, February 24, 2025. The body was interred at Thorn Cemetery. Services were by Roller-McNutt with Brother Ed Stephenson.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com