Melissa was born September 13, 1981, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Paul Edward and Janet Louise Thompson Ealey.
Melissa graduated from New Berlin High School where she played volleyball and softball. She was employed as a housekeeper for the Residence Inn. Melissa attended Harvard Park Baptist Church and was a former member of the Springfield Knights softball team and Springfield Junior Police Explorer Program. She enjoyed playing video games, spending time with friends and family, and working.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Al and Helen Dorworth and several aunts and uncles, including her uncle, Michael Dorworth.
Melissa is survived by her mother, Janet Ealey of Springfield; father, Paul (Carolyn) Ealey of Springfield; daughters, Hayley and Alexya Grider, both of Springfield; and brother, Lawrence Ealey of Springfield.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Harvard Baptist Church, 2401 S. 9th St., Springfield. A Funeral Ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Robert Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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