Melinda Ann Mercer

Melinda Ann Mercer, 57, of Rogers, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Rogers. She was born Sept. 13, 1964, in Ogallala, Neb., the youngest of three children, to Bobby D. and Cleta M. Seybold.

She spent her childhood in Nebraska and Montana, enjoying time outdoors with family and friends, before going on to graduate from Libby High School in Montana in 1982. Shortly after turning 18, Melinda joined the United States Armed Forces, where she served until 1988. During her time in the Army, Melinda went on to have three children, as well as meet and marry the love of her life, Ricky L. Mercer. After serving her country proudly, Melinda moved with her family to several areas throughout the United States before finally settling in Rogers.

She enjoyed spending countless hours with her husband, children, grandchildren, and pets; and would often count these as her biggest accomplishments.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Cleta M. Seybold; father, Bobby D. Seybold; great-nephew, Dillon Hazel; step-mother, Georgia Seybold; sister, Teresa J. Talbot; brother, Gary A. Seybold; and greatnephew, Liam Auge.

Survivors are her husband of 34 years, Ricky L. Mercer of Rogers; daughters, Leslie L. Hatheway and family of Pea Ridge, and Toni S. Cover and family of Bentonville; son, Stuart J. Mercer of Rogers; niece, Sadie Hazel of Anaconda, Mont.; and many cousins.

In lieu of a standard burial, Melinda chose cremation. Cremation is under the direction of Nelson-Berna Rogers.

The family of Melinda Mercer wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff of Mercy Hospital of Northwest Arkansas for their tireless work, as well as the staff of Nelson-Berna Rogers funeral home for their understanding and compassion.

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