MELISSA DAWN WHITLEY October 5, 1976 ~ January 8, 2016 Melissa Dawn Whitley, 39, of Stantonsburg, was called to Heaven Friday, January 8, 2016. Melissa is survived by her parents, John Sr. and Fran Whitley, her children Justin Whitley and Alexus Grimes, her sisters Michelle Whitley and Bonnie Armistead, her brothers John Whitley Jr. and Patrick Whitaker, her dogs Maxx and Remington, and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and close family friends. Melissa was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Melissa enjoyed gardening and crafting, as well as designing both inside and outside of her home and others’ homes. Melissa owned her own cleaning business and was very talented in maintaining her business. Melissa was kind, caring, and unfailingly generous. She devoted her life to providing for her children and never failed in helping another person. Melissa was beautiful, intelligent, and hardworking and will be missed dearly. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St., in Wilson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Thomas-Yelverton. Burial will follow in Stantonsburg Cemetery. On line condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home 2704 Nash Street N. Wilson, NC 27896.
