1980
2017
Melissa Joy Best, 37, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 3, 2017, at her home. She was born June 14, 1980, in Evansville, Indiana, to Donald K. Ramsey and Linda (Sallee) VanWay.
Melissa spent her youth being an individual and passionate about her beliefs. She received an associate degree in photography from Ivy Tech in 2000. Melissa was well known for being an avid lover of music, photography and pets. She spent most of her adult life surrounded by the love of animals and her family.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Wanda and Bob Sallee and Charlie Ramsey, and her very special aunt, Nan.
Melissa is survived by her two children, Raven Cimbalnik of Evansville and Zeke Best of Rochelle, GA; parents, Linda and Jerry VanWay of Evansville and Don and Barb Ramsey of Rochelle, GA; grandmother, Bea Ramsey of Newburgh and fiancé, Jack Wood of Evansville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Pastor Alan Ramsey, with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:30 until service time at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
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September 3, 2023
Family
Lisa Skelton
Thinking of you and the fun and good times we had, we all miss you and love you cuz, Love cousin Lisa
September 2, 2023
Family
Linda vanway
We miss you and love you so much. Every time I see a red cardinal in the yard or anywhere I know you are looking over us. It feels like you've been gone 17 years instead of 7. I miss hearing "Hey momma" and I especially miss your hugs. Love you and I'll see you again someday. Love momma
August 31, 2022
Lisa "Golden" Skelton
I miss and love you so much Cuz. I found this picture of us at Grandma and Grandpa´s when we were little. I remember us always playing games and making our fancy play dough dinners.
August 30, 2022
Momma
I miss you so much little girl. I´m thankful for all the wonderful memories and the two special kiddos you left for all of us to cherish, Raven and Zeke. I love you so much Momma
September 3, 2018
June 14, 2018
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Little girl today is your 38th birthday. Raven and I brought flowers and balloons. We love you so much and miss you more everyday. Step daddy-o misses you so much.
I love you. Thank you for the 37 years of memories.
April 3, 2018
Little girl it's been 7 months since you left us. We miss you so much. I miss your great hugs. Step daddy-o misses you always making him laugh. Raven misses her momma so much. Poor little Zeke loves you and is probably confused about all of it. I'll NEVER forgive myself that his only vision of his momma was at your funeral. I love you and miss you. Momma
March 6, 2018
Yvonne Gibson
Dear Linda, I'm so sorry for your great loss! Melissa had to be a beautiful and wonderful person, since you(Linda) was her Mom! I didn't know until now that she had passed. You will be in my prayers! God Bless You and Keep You in his care! An old friend , Yvonne Gibson
September 21, 2017
Friend
Sherry watkins (merle)
I have tried to find Melissa many times through the years. she was one of my best friends growing up. prayers to her family! you will be missed!
September 10, 2017
I'm sorry for you loss. Your in my thoughts in prayers. You will be missed and loved so much.
September 9, 2017
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TAKE COMFORT IN READING HOSEA13:14
September 6, 2017
John Scheer
Sorry for your loss. John C. Scheer one of her co-workers at Willard Library.
September 6, 2017
Mark and Peggy Rettig
Melissa, you will always be that little girl with the twinkle in her eyes and fun in her heart. We will always think of you as that little kindergartner riding the bus to school with her cousin Scott. We thought of all the good times we had, such as the cookouts, fireworks, miniature golf,etc. We love you and will miss you. You have left behind a beautiful daughter that looks so much like you and a mom that means the world to us. We know you are at peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father!
September 6, 2017
We love you little girl. You could always make us laugh. You were beautiful.
Love Momma and Step-Daddy O
September 6, 2017
We love you little girl. You could always make us laugh. You were beautiful.
Love Momma and Step-Daddy O
September 6, 2017
Shirley Bates
We hadn't seen each other in years but you always were and will be my Beavis
September 6, 2017
GOD needed a lil angel up in heaven our lil melissa is now in a wonderful place. see you again honey, we love you , uncle lee, aunt nancy
September 5, 2017
Dano Hall
I meet Melissa many years ago at Ivy Tech. She was one of the sweetest girls I have even known. Her smile could light up a room. I always regraded her very highly. I will miss her. Sleep well my friend
September 5, 2017
Son
Zeke Best
Forever a mom and daughter
Rip Mom
September 5, 2017
Rhett Bourland
Even though we haven't hung out in a long time, the world is a darker place without you in it. We had some fun back in school didn't we?
September 5, 2017
Judy Stock
Don I am so sorry to hear of your daughter passing away. I'm sure it was a shock. God Bless.
September 5, 2017
Scott Rettig
May you rest in peach Melissa. Even though you were my cousin, you were like my sister growing up. I remember the fun times we had as kids and have missed those times as we grew older and moved away from each other. Enjoy your view from Heaven above and eternal happiness from here on out.
September 5, 2017
Lisa Skelton
I'm going to miss you cuz, fly high with the angels and I will see you again one day....
September 5, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you at this time & the days ahead. Hugs to you, Linda, Jerry & Raven. God Bless, Jane Hackert
September 5, 2017
Candy Kendrick
I'm going miss dearly
September 4, 2017
Raven Cimbalnik
Forever and always, mother, daughter and friend.
September 4, 2017
monica vanderhoff
rest easy sissy
September 4, 2017
monica vanderhoff
melissa was my best friend always on my side no matter what see you on the other side sissy ....
September 4, 2017
Rob Golden
Rest in Peace cousin. See you on the other side one day.
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