Melissa Kay Cox

September 10, 1954 - December 26, 2021

Melissa Kay Smith Cox, 67, of Ashdown, Arkansas, died suddenly at her home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born September 10, 1954, to Eva and Jason Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ashdown. She is survived by her husband Chuck Cox of Ashdown. To Chuck, Melissa was exemplified in the words of Proverbs 31:10-12, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." Melissa is also survived by son Aaron Smith of Texarkana, Arkansas, and grandsons Avery Smith of Nashville and Addison Smith of Longview, Texas; sons through marriage, Richard Cox and wife Kristie, and Adam Cox and wife Nikki, all of Ashdown; brothers Jason (Rick) Smith and Phillip Smith and wife Phyllis, all of Marshall, Texas; and sister Nina Bolton of Russellville. Melissa is preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Dara Smith. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00 at First Baptist Church in Ashdown with Rev. Butch Riddle officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at 10:00 prior to the service. Online Registration is at Maddenfuneralservice.com