Alma Jean Massanelli

Alma Jean Massanelli, 77, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died October15, 2015, at Christus Dubuis Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born November 15, 1937, in Pine Bluff, to Wayne Sheeks and Minnie Sheeks Stewart. She was a Presbyterian, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Massanelli, her parents, a step-father, Earl Stewart; a brother, Jack Sheeks, a sister, Stella Ann Forest and a niece, Jennifer Lynn Sheeks. Survivors include a daughter, Toni Taylor (Jimmy) of Pine Bluff; sons, David Massanelli (Donna) of Pine Bluff, Bobby Massanelli (Robin) of Tyler, Texas; brothers, Jerry Sheeks (Geraldine) of Hot Springs, Danny Sheeks (Harriett) of Stuttgart; six grandchildren, Corey Taylor (Brandy), Tanner Taylor; Tyler, Collin, Kyle, Myles Massanelli; great-grandchild, Lucas Taylor and three step-great-grandchildren, Kylie, Wyatt and Preston Spears. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m., Sunday, at Robinson's. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Monday, October 19, 2015, at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Don Taylor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202-3591. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.