Brad, Terry and I are holding you and your children and family in our hearts and prayers. Melissa was truly a saint. Such a beautiful soul, kind, generous, loving and full of grace. We hold onto the gift of eternal life and are so grateful that we were privileged to know Melissa. We as are all who knew her, are much better people because she was in our life. Her legacy is amazing. Your children are a testimony to your love and your dedication to one another and the Lord. May your memories bring you smiles and may the Holy Spirit comfort you through your journey of grief. Sending our heartfelt love, Terry and Janet

My heart breaks to hear such sad news. Although we know that she is in loving hands her presence on this earth and in the lives of all she touched will be forever a void. Please know that Andy and I are keeping you all close in our hearts and our prayers. We are all better for knowing her. Such a wonderful legacy she has left. We all know that she would want everyone to celebrate the life she had. She just was that kind of person. We held her high with admiration for the person she was, the values she instilled and the love that she so freely gave. With heavy hearts we send our deepest condolences.

Brad- I am so sorry, but glad she is at peace. Heaven is way better than here. Kids, you must be amazing because your parents are two of the most genuinely nice people I knew in high school. Kind, caring, pleasant, funny, NICE. I am blessed to have called them my friends, and you are SO blessed to have them as your parents. Hugs and tears - We'll see her again someday. ~Kathy (Keith)