Nora Dean Maynard passed away on November 29th, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born February 19, 1940, in Ozark, Missouri, to her loving parents Leonard and Fay Melton.
Nora married the love of her life Billy on June 7, 1957. The newlyweds moved to Mesa, Arizona, where they lovingly raised their family on their dairy farm.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Leonard and Fay Melton.
Nora is survived beloved husband Billy, and their five children; Cheryl (Alan) Harper, Brenda (Perry) Hunsaker, Kathie (Todd) Grissom, Doug (Tia) Maynard, Billy (Lora) Maynard, and her grandson Billy W. (Stephanie) Maynard, whom she loved and raised as her own. She is also survived by her fourteen (14) grandchildren; Misti (Jonathan) Lee, Jordan Crabtree, Shelbie Grissom, Jacie (Logan) Salcito, Sadie (Zach) Van Winkle, Millie Maynard, Coy Maynard, Wyatt Maynard, Cole Cook, Caleb Schmitt, Brittany Elcox, Brandon Elcox, and Dax Elcox. As well as six (6) great grandchildren; Paisley and Presley Crabtree, Ryder and Layton Van Winkle, Bexlee Long, and Blakely Salcito. Along with her siblings; Rose Marie Fuller, Ray (Susan) Melton, and Ron Melton.
Nora is and will be greatly missed by her family including many brothers and sisters-in-law, countless nieces and nephews, and others who considered her to be their Nana and Aunt Nonie.
Aunt Nora will be greatly missed. She was such a kind soul. Always happy to see you with a smile and welcoming arms. Miss you already. Ron Jr and Rosie Melton.