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1971
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2024
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Melissa Smith Obituary
Melissa Gaye Moore Hicks Smith, age 53, of Osceola, Arkansas, passed away on May 29, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in
North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Dell, AR on December 6, 1971, to Louis and Martha Moore.
She is survived by her mother, Martha Moore of Osceola, AR; one son, Timothy Hicks of Osceola, AR; one daughter, Britany Hicks of Osceola, AR; one brother, Ricky Moore of Manila, AR; and three grandchildren.
Melissa was preceded in death by her father, Louis Moore; one brother, Larry Moore; and one sister, Becky Moore.
Services are currently incomplete and will be announced when finalized. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, Arkansas, is assisting with the arrangements.
May she rest in peace.
Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Smith
5 Entries
Tammy Hicks
April 17, 2025
Your missed so much always thinking of you love you Lisa
Tammy Hicks
March 25, 2025
I can't believe you left us so quickly, didn't even know you were sick we miss you and think of you often, we love you and sorry we wasn't there in your time of need. You know we would have been had we known. I know your babies miss you something awful if ever a mother was loved you was. Rip sister in law
Tammy Hicks
June 18, 2024
You was one of a kind and will be missed so very much. You left us so fast it almost doesn't seem real. You was our sister and friend and we miss u so much. Love u Lisa Hicks
Tammy Hicks
June 17, 2024
She was my sister in law but loved like a sister I can't believe she is gone happened to fast. Brittany and BJ are loved more than they know. God will beside u on this journey a very heart felt one but he is always there.
Britany Hicks
June 10, 2024
I love you mom fly high I love you so much
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