Melissa Jean "Lisa" Collins

Melissa Jean “Lisa” Collins, 46, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on July 4, 1965, in Salem, Arkansas, daughter of Lemuel Herman and Iva Serepta (Pitchford) Collins. She departed this life on December 29, 2011, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. Melissa spent her working years working for a nursing home and was a homemaker. She leaves to mourn her passing: one son, Tim Collins of Franklin, Arkansas; one daughter, Laken Bailey of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; five brothers, Spencer Glisson of Dittmer, Missouri, Bob Glisson of Salem, Arkansas; Larry Collins of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas, Wendall Collins of Franklin, Arkansas, and Kenny Collins of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas; one sister, Judy Carwile of Oxford, Mississippi; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jimmy Collins and sister Joyce Miller. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2011, 2:00 PM, at the Fairview Cemetery in Salem, Arkansas, with Rev. Winford Franks officiating. Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas, in charge of arrangements. Online guest book at barkerfuneral.com.