Melissa Kaye Wedgeworth

Melissa Kaye Wedgeworth, 34, and her son, Christopher, 7, died April 15, 2011 in a tragic accident at their home. They died as they lived, holding one another close. Melissa is survived by her daughter, Caelyn, 2; her mother, Diana Kaye Wilson; her stepmother, Diana Wedgeworth; her big sister, Cassie Crofford, husband, Danny-Joe and beloved nephews, Austin and Andrew. She is also survived by her Aunt Sandi and Uncle Tom Maloney, cousin, Jennifer and husband, John Lester and cousin, Keri Renfro; Aunt Sandy Floyd, Uncle Woody Wilson and Aunt Lesa and husband, Steve Strange. Christopher is survived by his sister, Caelyn and other siblings; his father, Steven Higgins; grandparents, Patricia and Roosevelt Sanders; loving uncles, Tony Sanders, Brian Sanders, Michael Sanders, Joseph Higgins and Terrance Higgins; and auntie, Donna Higgins. Both were predeceased by Randy Wedgeworth, her father and his grandfather; Louise Wilson, her grandmother and his great-grandmother, and Melissa's infant daughter, Kayela, Christopher's baby sister. Melissa was a compassionate, caring nurse who spent most of her professional career working for Hospice Home Care. Christopher was a frequent visitor at Hospice, and his happy spirit blessed all those he met. Services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Little Rock, with burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs. Date and time will be announced. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200. The online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.