Melissa J. Harrell of Raymond, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 63. She was born on April 14th, 1961, in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Forest Hill High School, Class of 1979. Melissa married Carl Harrell on June 22nd, 1991. Melissa was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Melissa enjoyed laughter, shopping with her sisters, family gatherings, playing uno with her granddaughter, and sharing her testimony, faith, and love for Jesus Christ.
Melissa was preceded in death by her parents (Ray & Bobbie), mother-in-law (Barbara), brother-in-law (Danny), her grandparents, aunt and uncle (Mary & Willard), and her nephew (Dwayne Arrington).
Melissa is survived by her husband (Carl), daughter (Shelby), son-in-law (Jon), granddaughter (Langston), sisters (Karlotta, Gwen, & Babette), sister-in-laws (Sherry & Lynn), brothers-in-law (Tim, Arthur, Kirk, Denny, & David), and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Baptist Hospital for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days. The family would also like to thank the friends and family who have shown love and compassion throughout her final days as well.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Judes Hospital in remembrance of Melissa J. Harrell.
A celebration of life for Melissa will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209.
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