Petty, Melanie
Birth: 3-5-1963
Death: 2-27-2023
Comments: Metal marker at time of survey
Burial: DeAnn Cemetery (Old) South of Hwy 371
Notes: Originally recorded in a survey on 2-28-2023 and updated on 3-14-2023.
Obituary: Melanie “Gaye” Petty age 59 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Monday February 27, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. Gaye was born on March 5, 1963, in Prescott to Ed and Anna Davis Birdsong. She was employed with the City of Prescott and Nevada County as a Deputy Circuit Clerk and a member of the First Presbyterian Church Prescott. Gaye was affectionately called “MIMI” by her grandchildren that she deeply loved to spend time with. She was truly a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Gaye is preceded in death by her father Ed Birdsong and brother Ray Birdsong. Survivors include: husband of 17 years Carol “Doddle” Petty, sons, Josh Birdsong, Diamond Head, Arkansas, Casey Petty (Mitzy) Wake Village, Texas, daughters, Katelyn Fomby (Jeff) Fort Smith, Arkansas, Brittany Petty, Church Point, Louisiana, mother, Anna Birdsong, sister, Tina Johnson (Dan) Wake Village, Texas, seven grandchildren, Korbin Birdsong, Braydon Jones, Sydnie Jones, Maci Davis, Peyton Fomby, Connor Petty, Everette Petty, Marley Kay Bobo, two nieces, Anna and Tina Johnson. Numerous family members and friends. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday March 4, 2023, at BRAZZEL/Cornish 1196 Hwy 371 West Prescott, Arkansas 71857 Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Saturday March 4, 2023, at BRAZZEL/Cornish with Bro. Jeff Fomby officiating. Burial will follow at DeAnn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel Director,

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