Melissa is survived by Ronald Bearden, father, and Ronda Bearden, sister, and was preceded in death by Cliffie Bearden, mother.
Visitation will be held at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, 189 South J Street, Dinuba, California, on August 24, 2026, at 9:00 am.
A graveside service will be held at Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, Dinuba, California, on August 24, 2026, at 11:00 am, and final resting place will be Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, Dinuba.