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Anita “Joy” Melton, age 59

Anita “Joy” Melton, age 59, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on November 11, 1962 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Earlie Elmer McGowan and Lola Lucille Coleman.

Joy is preceded in death by her parents Earlie Elmer McGowan and Lola Lucille Coleman McGowan and her infant son Justin McGowan.

Joy was a homemaker and an avid animal lover. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren whenever she could; she was affectionately known as NaeNae. She loved her family dearly, and she is finally reunited with her infant son, Justin.

Joy is survived by her husband of 38 years Randy “Kris” Melton; sister Robin (Johnny) Beavers; nephews Tony (Monika) Melton and Eric (Shiori) Beavers; honorary daughter Amanda Melton (Jonathan Alverson); honorary grandchildren Maci, Alice, and Emily Melton and Ryker, Phenix, and Lorelei Alverson; mother-in-law Mae McKay; brothers-in-law Mark Melton and Brian Melton; sisters-in-law Claudine (Eddie) Trimmer, Jan (Travis) Alderson, and Edna Melton Keeling; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A small graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 4:00pm at the Appleton Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service. 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400.

8 Comments

  • Melissa Fowler Posted March 4, 2022 12:32 PM

    My deepest condolences go out to the family. I know Joy is sorely missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  • sandra smith Posted March 4, 2022 2:08 PM

    robin and families, so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you all.
    sandra baxter smith

  • Tammy Wilson Hudson Posted March 5, 2022 6:20 AM

    I loved Joy so much! What you saw was what you got! She had such a big kind heart and loved her family so much! Until we meet again my friend.

  • Winona Fox Petersen Posted March 5, 2022 6:00 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Many prayers and much sympathy.

  • Kimberly Cossey Posted March 10, 2022 7:22 AM

    So sorry for your loss she was straight up and I loved her to peace

  • Maci melton Posted July 2, 2022 12:24 AM

    I loved here so much she was my best friend my other mother and my Nae nae

  • Maci Melton Posted July 2, 2022 12:27 AM

    She was my other mom my best friend and my nae nae

  • Maci Melton Posted July 2, 2022 12:27 AM

    She was the best person in the world to me

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