She was born July 18, 1959 in Peoria to John and Edna La Rue (Lipsey) Heath. She married Kristol Watts on March 25, 2000 in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are her 3 sons, Charles Heath, Terrill Heath and Daniel Bush, all of Peoria, IL. One brother Steve Astel of Falls Church, VA. One sister Mary Kay Stephens of Havana, IL
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister (Rebecca Hornung) lifetime friend (Connie Smith)
Melissa was a Foster Parent with the State of Illinois for over 25 years and cared for over 53 children during that time and adopted one. There was no Doubt she love her 3 boys. She had a great love of music and her favorite singer was Elvis and she loved to visit Graceland in the winter. She later enjoyed collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.
Melissa loved her dog Yodi, which she’s had for 13 years. Melissa also enjoyed singing country music on her Smule app. She enjoyed feeding the ducks at the river with her best friend Peggy and loved to visit and spend the night with her niece Krissy…Melissa will definitely be missed by many…
Cremation will be accorded. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Terrill Heath at 2219 W. Howett St.,Peoria, IL 61605.
Online condolences may be left for Melissa's family at www.davison-fulton.com.
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Terrill Heath2219 W Howett , Peoria, Illinois 61605
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