There was always a certain style and inventiveness to Missy. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and for others, was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, it seemed as if many others looked to Missy Jones for inspiration, leadership, wisdom and especially courage. Missy was always more than willing to share life’s experiences with her loved ones including her beloved pets.
Melissa was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard Gordon Payne, and Uncle Matthew Sandler.
She was also preceded in death by several beloved pets including Barney and Daisy her beloved Basset hounds, as well as a few of her pocket pets, most recently her beloved hairless rat, Tango.
Melissa is survived by her parents, Matthew and Tammy Jones and four siblings, Sonia Berkefelt and brother in law Bradley Berkefelt, Gilbert Havens, Jodi Jones and brother in law Dylan Sessions, and Rachel Jones, and her 2 nieces, Shiloh Jones and Meadow Sessions, maternal grandmother, Karen Payne, paternal grandparents, Wayne and Penny Jones. She is also survived by her Aunt Laura Sandler and cousin Emily Sandler, her Uncles David Jones and Martin Davis, her aunt and uncle Diane and Andy Motter and cousins Timothy(and Abigail) Motter, Jack Motter, and Paul Motter, and her aunt and uncle Steven(and Lisa) Payne and cousin Robert and numerous great aunts and uncles and second cousins.
A celebration of Melissa's life will take place Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Restwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1038 WEST PLANTATION DR, Clute, Texas 77531, followed by a traditional burial.
Pallbearers will be Sonia Berkefelt, Gilbert Havens, Jodi Jones, Rachel Jones, Justice Smith, BB Smith with honorary pall bearers Dylan Sessions, Brad Berkefelt, Timothy Motter, and others.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com for the Jones family.
