Melissa Joy Best

1980 - 2017

Melissa Joy Best obituary, 1980-2017

BORN

1980

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Alexander Funeral Home-North Chapel

4200 Stringtown Road

Evansville, Indiana

Melissa Best Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 5, 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.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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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.

Posted by Lisa "Golden" Skelton

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

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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.

Posted by Rob Golden

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5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-North Chapel

4200 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711

Sep

6

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-North Chapel

4200 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711

Sep

6

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Alexander Funeral Home-North Chapel

4200 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711

Sep

6

Burial

Sunset Memorial Park

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