OBITUARY
Melissa Joy Best
June 14, 1980 – September 3, 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.
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Memories
Melissa Joy Best
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ADD A MEMORYYvonne Gibson
March 6, 2018
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
Sherry watkins (merle)
September 21, 2017
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
John Scheer
September 7, 2017
Sorry for your loss. John C. Scheer one of her co-workers at Willard Library.
Mark and Peggy Rettig
September 6, 2017
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
Shirley Bates
September 6, 2017
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
Dano Hall
September 5, 2017
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
Zeke Best
September 5, 2017
Forever a mom and daughter
Rip Mom
Rhett Bourland
September 5, 2017
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?
Judy Stock
September 5, 2017
Don I am so sorry to hear of your daughter passing away. I'm sure it was a shock. God Bless.
Scott Rettig
September 5, 2017
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.
Lisa Skelton
September 5, 2017
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
Candy Kendrick
September 5, 2017
I'm going miss dearly
Raven Cimbalnik
September 4, 2017
Forever and always, mother, daughter and friend.
monica vanderhoff
September 4, 2017
rest easy sissy
monica vanderhoff
September 4, 2017
melissa was my best friend always on my side no matter what see you on the other side sissy ....
Rob Golden
September 4, 2017
Rest in Peace cousin. See you on the other side one day.