Melissa Catherine Martin, 62, was born on January 7, 1963, in Gaston County to J Shuford Martin and Mary Lee Vickers Herman. Melissa passed away on November 21, 2025, at UNC Blue Ridge Hospital Morganton NC. Melissa enjoyed watching TV, reading books, going shopping, eating out and jewelry.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an uncle Dean Vickers.
Melissa is survived by her mother and stepfather Mary Vickers Herman and Ernest; sister, Marigene Matthews and husband Gary; nephews, Brian Roberts and Andrew Matthews and wife Susan; stepsisters, Donna Self and Sheila Starnes and husband Kevin; stepbrother, James Herman. Great niece, Allie Matthews; great nephews, Jacob and Isaac Matthews; step nephew, Kevin Self.
Receiving of friends will be held from 12pm to 12:45 pm prior to the service.
A funeral will be held at 1pm, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Geml officiating. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family gives a special thanks to the staff at J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center for wonderful training and loving care for Melissa for over 50 years.
Memorials may be made to J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center – Dandelion Cottage at 300 Enola Rd Morganton NC 28655.
Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com
The Martin Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.
