Melissa Diane Ward

of Bono, AR

October 30, 1959 - June 8, 2025

Melissa Ward, 65, of Bono passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1959 in Jonesboro to Henry Wayne Freeman and Mrytle Mae (Milsap) Freeman. Melissa was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. One of her favorite pass times was crocheting, putting puzzles together and cheering on her grandboys in their many activities.

Preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory, her husband of 48 years, Bill Ward; daughters, Lisa Marie (Richard) Davidson and Sissy Michelle (Joey) Pettit; grandchildren, Connor and Collin Davidson, Kayden, Landon and Asher Pettit; brother, Terry (Regina) Freeman and sister, Deb (Billy) Hill.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:00am at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington, Jonesboro with Justin Jarchow officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, Bono.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Richard Davidson, Connor Davidson, Collin Davidson, Joey Pettit, Landon Pettit, Luke Pagan, Jimmy Davis, and Honorary Pallbearers are Kayden Pettit, Collin Davidson and Asher Pettit.





Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro,  AR 72401
6/11/2025 at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Service
Funeral Service
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro,  AR 72401
6/12/2025 at 10:00 am

Cemetery/Interment
Trinity Cemetery
CR 380
Bono, AR 72416
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com