Melisa Gail (Johnson) McLeod, 59, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lincolnton, NC, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. Melisa was born January 7, 1964, in Lincolnton, NC, to the late Earleen (Rudisill) and Robert Johnson.
Melisa graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1982 and from Central Piedmont Community College in 1984. On April 26, 1986, Melisa married the love of her life, Tom McLeod, in Lincolnton.
Melisa was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Earleen of Lincolnton, and her beloved cats (Precious, Rascal, Callie, and about 200 strays that she could never stop feeding).
Surviving are her husband, Tom McLeod of Charlotte; daughter, Emily (Lance); son, Matthew (Catherine); cat, Tucker; her beloved grandchildren, Nora and Ethan; sister, Teresa Johnson Sain of Lincolnton; nephews, Cody Sain (Rosa, Micah, Iris) and Dillon Sain of Lincolnton; and sisters-in-law, Susie McLeod of Harrisburg and Christy Austin of Mount Holly.
Melisa was a loving daughter and sister, beloved wife, doting Lolly, and faithful friend. She most enjoyed spending time with her family, caring for her grandchildren, and crafting. She loved the Lord with her whole life and was an encouragement to every person she met. She will be greatly missed.
Please join us in celebrating Melisa’s life on Saturday, January 21, in the Chapel at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Harris Campus in Charlotte, NC. Visitation will begin at 1:30 PM, with a service following at 3 PM. Any flower arrangements can be delivered to Hickory Grove Baptist Church Harris Campus the day before the ceremony.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed at: https://livestream.com/accounts/10705266/funeral
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the McLeod family.
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