of Higden, AR

February 28, 1974 - June 22, 2022

Melissa Barron, 48, of Higden, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Little Rock. She was born February 28, 1974 to parents Wiley Lee and Susan Elizabeth (Adams) Barron.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Charlotte Adams; as well as her paternal grandparents, William and Dora Lee Barron.

Melissa is survived by her parents and her sister, Amanda (Barron) Goudeau (Jarrod).

Melissa graduated from Pine Bluff High School and went on to attend UALR and Middle Tennessee State where she achieved her Bachelors Degree. Melissa later went on to attend Dallas Theological Seminary for her Master's Degree. She worked as a missionary in communications, for Frontier Ventures Mission in the Perspectives Department, as an online director. Melissa attended Fellowship Bible Church in Conway, Arkansas and was a teacher for Bible Study Fellowship in Little Rock, as well as Pasadena, California. Melissa also taught English to Chinese children via Zoom. At one point she served as a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C. and Pine Bluff for Congressman Jay Dickie. In her short lifetime Melissa achieved so much, but to her family she was just the witty, independent, determined child they knew and loved. Melissa enjoyed the quiet solitude of the beach in California and enjoyed spending time at Huntington Gardens. Melissa relished in the peace and love of her church. She enjoyed seeing Christian rock artist Toby Mac in concert. While living in Fayetteville, she had season tickets to see the Arkansas Razorback baseball team play. Officer Tommy Norman visited Melissa while in the hospital, which was a highlight for her.

While Melissa lived in and loved California, her heart always belonged with her family and most of all, the state of Arkansas.

Her presence here and in the lives of those she knew and loved will be greatly missed. Her memory, in their hearts, kept and always treasured.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
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