Melissa was born in Scotland County, NC on September 08, 1968, to Helen Robinette and the late Orville Robinette, Jr.
She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, crafting, and spending time with her grandbabies.
Melissa is survived by her husband of 31 years, Mike Buschhardt; three children, Christopher Buschhardt (Kaitlyn), Amber Trebat (Vincent), and Mikayla Buschhardt; her mother Helen Robinette; brother, Robbie Robinette III; sister Christy Johns (Michael); four grandbabies, Makenzie Buschhardt, Ian Trebat, Parker Buschhardt, and Alison Trebat; and several nieces and nephews.