Melissa Gayle Willis, 51, of Tennessee, formerly of Campbellsville, KY, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Taylor County on April 2, 1970 to the late Kenneth and Glenda Jean (Cox) Rainwater.
Melissa had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Mannsville. She was a retiree of Burger King, where she had served as manager for 25 years. Melissa loved her family and being a mother, and spent as much time as possible with her grandchild.
She was the devoted wife to Larry Willis, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2018.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Miranda Willis & boyfriend: Chris Taylor of Murfreesboro, TN
1 son: Bryce Willis & girlfriend: Katie Claunch of Campbellsville
1 grandson: Levi Taylor of Murfreesboro, TN
8 brothers & sisters: Greg (Destiny) Rainwater, Kevin (Krista) Rainwater, and Shawn Rainwater all of Nashville, TN; Melissa (Larry) Willis of Campbellsville, KY; Elizabeth Rainwater and Stacey (John Blake) Rainwater both of La Vergne, TN; Kristi Rainwater of Symrna, TN; and Tonia Rainwater of La Vergne, TN
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Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
Burial: Green River Memorial Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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