Miss Melissa Ann Gass, 43, Greenville Tenn. passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She finally earned her heavenly wing’s. She was born in Greenville Tenn. To the late Grover and Brenda Morelock Gass Royston.
Melissa graduated from Daniel Boone High School. For the past ten years she has made her home at Comcare Inc. of Greenville. She loved her house-mates, especially Tammy, whom she considered a sister. Melissa loved her care-takers especially Cindy and Lola. At this time, her family wants to thank all the many special employees of Comcare Inc. for their love and care of Melissa. Melissa also loved Vanessa, Anita and Sandy in a special way. She loved her shopping trips, the trips to the park, eating out and especially singing in church with pastor Randy Davenport.
Those left to cherish her memory include her maternal grandmother, Mary Sifford, aunts and uncles, Bernice Cloyd, husband Larry, Lois Fletcher, Billy Sifford and Ray Morelock, cousin Angela Dickerson who she was very fond of, and was by her side until the very end, and many other cousins.
The family wants to thank Angela and the many doctors and nurses and everyone who was involved with her care during her hospitalization at JCMCH.
Funeral services for Melissa will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 4pm at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Davenport officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 till 4 pm prior to the service. Interment services will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 871 N. Weisgarber Rd. Knoxville, Tenn. 37909., or the Animal Shelter in Johnson City, Tenn.