Melinda Louise Bunnell, age 35, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2009 at her home. She was born September 28, 1974 in Arkadelphia, the daughter of Daniel & Jeweliann Deister Francis. Melinda was a past manager of Hardee s, Burger King & Arby s restaurants in Arkadelphia. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Gurdon. Melinda is survived by her parents, husband David M. Bunnell of the home, two sons Nicholas Scott Francis Smith & Otis Zachory Bunnell, one daughter Sheala Rene Rhodes, five step children Josh, Cody, Misty, Loren & April Prault, one brother Jon Francis (Jill) of Texarkana, AR and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, November 9, 2009 at First United Pentecostal Church of Gurdon with Bro. Bill O Connell officiating. Interment will be in Golden Cemetery by Welch Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book.