of Jonesboro, AR
October 8, 1975 - October 3, 2024
Melissa Ann Miller of Jonesboro, AR, known to her family and friends as Missy, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at St. Bernards Hospital at the age of 48 years. She was born October 8, 1975 in Fredericktown, MO to Bobby Dean and Phyllis (Johnson) Wooten. Missy was a survivor, a warrior, someone who never took no for an answer, immersed herself in helping others and always believed and knew, ''God's got this''. Missy was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a meme and a friend.
Before becoming a mental health and recovery advocate she worked many years as a pharmacy tech all over Jonesboro. Missy was a really big believer in everyone. Not only did she give hope to those trying to be better, she gave hope to the families of those trying to be better. When she wasn't advocating for recovery and mental health, she loved more than anything spending time with her grand girls and great nephew as well as the long list of bonus kids she had. It was a rarity to see her without the company of a kiddo. Proving her title of survivor and warrior, in 2013 she started her battle with LCCC/SCCC (cervical cancer) and won. From her experience and victory with this rare aggressive cancer, she gained her sisters in hope. She loved them all as family and looked forward to her Vegas trip with them every year.
Missy was preceded in death by her father, Bob Wooten.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Missy include her mother, Phyllis Wooten; two sons, Dylan Miller and Dayton (Kinsey) Miller; three precious grandchildren, Addison Miller, Isabella Spangler and Mellie Lynn Miller; a brother, Kevin (Pam) Wooten; two sisters, Sonya (Mark) Cole and Kasey (Frank) Travis; nieces and nephews, Tyler (Morgan) Cole, Ashlyne (Brandon) Carner and Hunter (Mandi) Travis; great nieces and nephews, Jason Moore, Beau Travis, Gaven Carner, Izabel Carner, Ben and Braden Hall, Isaiah and Kobe Hall; mother in law, Louise Miller and many bonus sisters.
Funeral services will be 10 am on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Melissa Bryant and Jen Vincent officiating. Burial will follow at Monette Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will include Dylan Miller, Dayton Miller, Frank Travis, Hunter Travis, Mark Cole and Tyler Cole. Honorary pallbearers will include Isaiah Hall, Jason Moore, Michael Richey, Justin Vaughan and Kevin Wooten.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorials be made in Melissa's honor to the Melissa Miller Memorial Fund at First Security Bank.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
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20 Condolence(s)
Deanna
Monday, October 7, 2024
Melissa tried helping my daughter Hope Wright. I appreciate everything she done so much. Thoughts love and prayer to all the lady’s friends and family
Jen Anderson
Monday, October 7, 2024
My heart goes out to all of Melissa’s family and friends. She was such an amazing and bright soul. I will truly miss her.
Roneisha Johnson
Monday, October 7, 2024
You will definitely be missed. You embraced me and loved on me anytime I seen you as if I was one of your nieces. I am very glad I got to know you.
Victoria Posey
Monday, October 7, 2024
My condolences to the family. She will be missed dearly!
Sharon Seals
Monday, October 7, 2024
Melissa you came into my life when I needed hope and you encouraged me to fight and never give up or in!You changed my life and the lives of many women! You will forever be in my heart!I remember when I first came to reclamation house and wasn't able to work you took me to work for your mom Miss Phyllis and I feel in love with her!I will forever cherish your love and frienship!until we meet again Queen get your rest!
Maria L Trexler
Monday, October 7, 2024
Melissa, I will miss your beautiful smile and infectious laugh. You were an amazing cancer sister. I will always love you. Until we meet again fly high.
Shaunaree Mayo
Sunday, October 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss to her family, friends, co-workers. RIP Melissa
Melanie Davis
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Dayton,
Sending love and prayers for you and your family. Missy was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by so many people.
Love,
Melanie (Volner) Davis
Alfreda Hampton
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Missy was a very sweet person and she will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Laticia Lloyd
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Thank you, Missy, for being such an unconditional, loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and a special thank you, for being an Awesome, Meme, to my Nephew!
Frederick Giles
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Praying for the strength of the family Missy was a very dear friend of mine you will truly be missed babygirl
Theresa Harper
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Missy you will be missed. No more pain. You were a sister to my sister in law and you were always there for our family. Your presences and love will be missed.
Robin Utley
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Phyllis and family, I was shocked to see where Missy passed away. I am so sorry. I really think a lot of her and ur family. U are just like family to me. She was such a sweet heart. May God comfort ur family during this time.
Love yall
Robin Utley
Walter& Willie Mae Cornelious
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Prayers for the family
Michelle Freels
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Melissa was such a beautiful person with the biggest heart. Words can not express how much she meant to me and how she touched my life. My prayers for the family.
Joyce Griffin
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Sonya, we’re so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Lifting you & your family up in prayer.
Love Bill & Joyce Griffin
Carolyn Thomas Salinas
Friday, October 4, 2024
Kevin, I so sorry for your lost.
Chris gambill
Friday, October 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss she will be truly missed praying for all of you
Jessica Anderson
Friday, October 4, 2024
Fly high my sweet friend
Christina Joplin
Friday, October 4, 2024
Your Love & Your Light Will Forever Shine in Our Hearts.