MIDDLESBORO — Melissa Ann Heck Gilbert, 44, of Middlesboro, passed away Sunday, March 23, at the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born July 15, 1969 in Middlesboro, KY the daughter of the late Jerry Wayne Heck and Joanne Brimm Heck who survives.
She was a member of the Richardson's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her Grandparents: Lloyd and Doris Heck and Buster Brimm, Special Aunts: Darlene Warwick, Lucy Gent, Joyce Heck and Sandra Brimm, Uncle: Dee Brimm and Special Cousins: Jonathan Lane and Belinda Gail Heck. She is survived by the following members of her family:
Her loving Mother: Joanne Heck
Grandmother: Geneva Brimm
Loving Companion: Bill Hunley and his daughter: Brooke
A daughter: Amber Gilbert
Son and Daughter-in-law: David and Michelle Gilbert
Brother: Vance (Diane) Heck
The loves of her life, her Grandchildren: Josiah Gilbert and Cheyanne Gilbert.
Special nieces Caylan and Jayden Heck, special nephew Dakota Heck, and a host of Aunts, Uncle and Cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27 at the Richardson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ferlion Daniels and Rev. Michael Bradly presiding. Music will be provided by Opal Inman and The Heck Family. Interment will be the Heck Cemetery in Rose Hill, VA. Pallbearers will be David Gilbert, Bill Hunley, Dakota Heck, Tim Gent, Terry Heck, Spud Heck, Paul Heck and Jeremy Heck. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining cousins.
The family will receive friends after 5:00 p.m. at the Richardson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is in charge of all arrangements.
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missy was my cousin she all ways watched out for me growing up and i miss her so much i love you missy ann
Patty Gregory
Family
May 6, 2020
Prayers for the family and friends of Missy. And for my nephew, Bill (Missy's fiancee). Missy was family to us and she will be sadly missed by so many who loved her and cared about her.
Alta (Hunley) Emmett
April 1, 2014
Charles and Polly Cole
March 30, 2014
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Melissa and I were good friends in high school. I thought the world of her.
johnetta (frontz) gwaltney
March 28, 2014
God bless ur family my sweet friend ur always n my heart till we meet again....love you so much so sorry i couldnt b there..u dance and sing like you love to do pain free sis. Thats what im happy for about u will have no more pain..but who can i tell all my secerts to an who will give me advice ..im miss n that so much,,,
margaret prophitt
March 28, 2014
Dear Missy,
Were sitting here thinking about you. Our thoughts go up to you in heaven.. i miss talking to you. I use to call you when things would get rough n noone was there, you was always there for me. Miss you
Tina Mullins
March 28, 2014
Eula Daugherty Massengill
March 26, 2014
My love and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless.. Love Eula
Eula Daugherty Massengill
March 26, 2014
Prayers for the family and friends in this your time of sorrow.
Bradley and Charlotte Partin
March 26, 2014
To the friends and family we send our condolences. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Bradley and Charlotte Partin
March 26, 2014
My heart goes out to all of the family! Missy was always a very sweet person over all the years that I knew her. Ever since she was but a child. The angels be with you Missy and for those left behind!
Mary Proffitt/Smith
March 26, 2014
God has called a sweet friend home. Where there's no more pain or suffering. You will be missed. See you again my sweet friend. May God give your family comfort in this time of need.
Amanda Frost
March 25, 2014
Melissa I will say GOD has earned a angel. You will be missed but I know your watching over us. You were in my thoughts and prayers during your illness. To your family- May God be with you during this time of sorrow. Robin Farrell-Daniels.
Robin Farrell-Daniels
March 25, 2014
missy I have thought about you alot lately God had a better plan for you so now you can rest and rejoice,Joann my prayers are with you if you need me let me know.
Sue Marlow
March 25, 2014
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