Melissa Ellen Rodriguez

Born on June 2nd, 1974, in Ohio, Melissa was the beloved child of Teddy and Karen Scott. She grew up in Dayton, Ohio, where she attended Merlin Height Elementary School prior to moving to Arizona where she graduated from Greenway High School.

Throughout her life, Melissa embodied her faith, always helping anyone in need, being kind, she always was determined to make a difference, and loved to laugh. In 1995, she married Jimmy Rodriguez, and together they built a family, shared adventures, created a home filled with love.

Melissa is survived by:

Her husband Jimmy Rodriguez

Son Jacob Rodriguez

Daughter McKenna Rodriguez

A Celebration of Life will be held at Palm Valley Church, 431 North Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, on August 24, 2026, at 10:00 am.