Birth date: Mar 29, 1957 Death date: Sep 6, 2011
Melissa Campbell Carroll, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2011, after fighting a six year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Melissa was born to Martha and the late Davies Campbell in Little R Read Obituary
Melissa and I pledged Zeta Tau Alpha together at Centenary College of Louisiana and spent most of our time together during our freshman year before she transferred to the University of Arkansas. I always missed her and am so sorry to read that she had such a long illness but am comforted to know that she went to Heaven peacefully. I send prayers to the family and will always remember her amazing spirit and love of life.
I will always remember Melissa full of life and engaging. The first time I met her she hugged me like she had been waiting to meet me, and we went on that day working side by side at a Club event like we were old friends. My deepest sympathy to the family.
I have so many memories of the Carrolls from my childhood that I will always treasure.
I can't get my message to print here, so a faxed copy will be delivered to you by the personnel at Moore's.
Like everyone who knew Melissa, I was sad to learn of her passing. Just so you know, I haven't been in contact with her for over 35 years..yet when I learned of her death, it got my attention. Why? Because we were friends/cohearts during those teenage developmental years. We weren't exactly close friends, but we went to the same junior cotillion dances, and were in the same social circles. The most "unusual" thing that occured during that era, was Melissa's parents having an open house on weekends for the teenagers in the neighborhood. As I now think about it, "the neighborhood" was from the Height's to Cammack Village. We played cards, chess, basketball, drank cokes, and ate doritos/cheese dip. Then at one point I was allowed to bring my drums..yes drums, over to the Campbell's house from time to time, to play along w/the popular music of that era. I played along w/Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night..etc. The point being, that support (encouragement) helped support the path I continued to pursue to a succesful, professional level.
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I'd forgotten that important era, until I learned of Melissa's passing. Then it all came back to me. You know what makes good drummers? Good parents..plus good neighbors who encourage, rather than discourage. It didn't surprise me when I read about all the achievements Melissa was part of as an adult, since in my mind, she, and her family had been doing the same type of thing on those weekends when we were teenagers. Bringing people together to have fun, and supporting us to be the best that we could be, at whatever you thought you're good at. Who does that anymore in the way I described in this day and age? I hope someone does. Again, Melissa's passing is a great loss. My thoughts are w/her family and friends.
Sincerely, Scott Mason
Please know our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this time, and for times to come. What a bright shining light of inspiration Melissa was (and will continue to be. I was lucky enough to work with her on Komen, to be a survivor sister, and to call her friend. What a honor! Robin & Robert Guadagnini
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I remember Melissa as the cool big sister, and have wonderful memories of sleep overs with Ann at their home in Little Rock. May you all know the peace and comfort of healing. Warm Wishes, Darby
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
We have many good memories of Melissa and your whole family during all of the sporting events as the boys were growing up.
Steve and family,
Melissa will be missed by all who knew her. What an inspiration she was to anyone fortunate to spend time with her. You and the boys are in our thoughts. Ben & Elaine
