The family of Melissa Ann Fetterolf of Austin, AR announces her passing, and invites all who knew her to remember her here.
Below, the family shares some of what made her life meaningful.
Every life leaves an echo in the lives it has known.
Melissa Ann Fetterolf passed away at the age of 48 on April 21, 2026 at UAMS hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was a resident of Austin, AR. Melissa was born disabled but was always full of joy and life. She brought a smile to everyone she ever met. She will be remembered as a tremendous hugger and giver of love and kisses. Her presence is greatly missed.
She is survived by her parents Marty R. and Deborah C. Martin of Austin, AR, Larry W. and Beverly Fetterolf of Greenwell Springs, LA; sisters Melanie R. Fetterolf of Ward, AR and Megan B. Martin of Austin, AR; brothers Royce Martin of Denham Springs, LA, Leif Martin of League City, TX, Wade Martin of Livingston, LA, and Cole Martin of Independence, LA; nephew Dre'vin Fetterolf of Cabot, AR; nieces Kora Fetterolf of Conway, AR and Jacey Elkins of Austin, AR.
Melisa is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Claude O. Coleman and Louise D. Coleman; paternal grandparents Edward and Laverna J. Fetterolf; and uncle Randal Fetterolf.
Memorial services will be held at NLC Cabot 3400 W Main St, Cabot AR 72023 Friday May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
