October 14, 2015. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00AM
Tuesday, October 20th in the Paul Helton Chapel at Forest Lawn
West Funeral Home with a visitation to begin at 10:00AM prior
to the service. Melissa was born in Charlotte July 19, 1962. She
attended Valleydale Christian School and graduated from
Harding High School, was formerly employed by several nursing
homes as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Surviving is her mother,
Dean Porter of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her
father, James Samuel Porter and grandparents, Philip and
Lucille Porter and Robert and Louise Helms. Memorials may be
made to Hospice @ Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC
28024. Offer condolences through www.forestlawnwest.com