Melissa Gayle Durham, 59, of Greensburg, KY, the daughter of Kathlene Riehl and the late James Arthur Jackson, was born January 24, 1965 in Galveston, Texas and departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was a former employee of Druthers and was of the Pentecostal Faith. Melissa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa McFarland and Doreen Durham, whom she called “Mom”.
SURVIVORS:
Her mother: Kathlene Riehl of Texas
3 sons: Wendell Reynolds and wife Bobbie of Greensburg, James Reynolds and Christopher Reynolds, both of Campbellsville
2 brothers: David Jackson and Steven Giles, both of Texas
10 grandchildren (including Zeb, whom she helped raise) & 5 five great-grandchildren
Special friends: Tonya Powell and Steve McCarty
Sister-in-law: Jennifer Lawson
A host of other relatives & friends
The family chose cremation and a public memorial service will be held in the near future.
Memorials are suggested to the Funeral Expense Fund, which can be made at the funeral home.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY is in charge of arrangements.
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