Melissa Fern Griffith, age 61, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born on May 6, 1962 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas to the late William Noah Treat and Lora Edith Smith. She graduated from Springdale High School and later in life married Chester Scott Griffith on June 22, 1996 in Springdale, Arkansas. Melissa worked as a caregiver for many years. She was a kind, loving and fiery woman with a strong work ethic, which she bestowed to her children. Melissa liked to travel with friends and family and remembered Florida fondly. She always put the needs of others before her own. Melissa's joy was spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Bayley; twin brother, Jerry Treat; brother, Georgie Treat and grandson, Payten Griffith.

Melissa is survived by loving husband of 28 years, Chester Scott Griffith; seven children, Shawn Bayley  of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Amanda Griffith of Denton, Texas, Laura Griffith of Denton, Texas, Lora Hagger and husband Lorenzo of Huntsville, Arkansas, Timothy Griffith of Denton, Texas, Allison Griffith and Alyssa Griffith both of Springdale, Arkansas; siblings, Betty Treat, Kay Christian and husband, Steve and Odeal Treat and wife Sandra; eleven grandchildren, Brooklynn, Christia, Jordan, Kyrah, Rexa, Rowan, Katlynn, SJ, Zooey, Cat and Jesse; 1 great grandchild, Amelia; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at the funeral home.