Melissa Alane Smith, Metropolis, Illinois, age 43. Lovingly called Lissa or Miss by her family and friends passed away peacefully at the Linda E. White Hospice House at 3:40pm on Saturday April 6, 2024.
Melissa earned her Associates Degree at WKTC in Kentucky. She worked in maintenance at Harrahs Hotel and Casino. Melissa earned an award for going above and beyond to help a customer who had cancer get to a warm dry place. This is who Melissa was. She loved helping people.
Melissa leaves behind three children Taylor L. Woods 9, Aubrey L. Woods 8, and Isiah A. Smith 4. She also leaves behind 2 sisters Pamela McLelland and Shannon Smith and 2 brothers Allan and Ted Clark. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She is proceeded in death by her mother Lynda G. Foster and grandparents Aubrey and Tommy Foster. A niece and nephew Cody and Evie Smith.
We just wanted to thank everyone for all of the love and prayers sent at such a difficult time. Harrahs Hotel and Casino for their help with her services and food. And a special thank you to all those from Deaconess Gateway Hospital and the Linda E. White Hospice House for giving Melissa and our family excellent care.
Sam c says
I only met you once, at Ken’s Get together, but Felt like I Knew you all of our life’s, Ken and I where much older when you where a kid, so our paths never Crossed, I Believe Ken was waiting for you when you Crossed over, as well as all of your other Love ones, R.I.P. Friend will See you all again, when it’s our time to cross over, Sincerely, and With Love, Sam Sue & Family
Averi says
I miss you Melissa so dose Taylor Aubry and Elijah and me and em