Melissa Johnson Wise, 54, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Johnny Johnson and Susie Purdy Johnson, was born May 15, 1970 in Danville, KY. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Melissa was a homemaker. She was a loving Nana. She loved to crochet, enjoyed gardening and music. She was also an animal lover. Melissa professed faith in Christ and was a Christian.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters: Marissa Humphress & husband Alexander of Campbellsville and Susie Reams of Liberty

8 grandchildren: Jayden Neal; Alissa Neal; Tristan Neal; Isabel Humphress; Brooklyn Maupin; Katie Maupin; Chris Maupin; and Cole Maupin all of Campbellsville

2 great-grandchildren: Ashton Curry and Jackson Curry of Campbellsville

Her companion: Alan Westphal of Campbellsville

A host of other family & friends

To honor Melissa’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life at a later time.

Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.