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MELISSA EVETT Obituary

Melissa Evett, 42, passed away Aug. 27, 2011 at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1969 in Barstow, and has been a resident of Barstow all her life. Melissa was a 1987 graduate of Barstow High School, and had attended Barstow Community College. She was a floral designer at Rainbow Florist in Barstow, and had also worked as a server at Quigley's Restaurant. Melissa and her family attended Crossroads Assembly Church. Her hobbies included painting and sculpting, but her favorite thing was to spend time with her husband and children. Surviving Melissa are her husband of 15 years, Johnny; children, Dakota Palmer, Alexander Evett, and Emily Evett, and many other family members and friends. A memorial service for Melissa will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Assembly Church, 501 Avenue A, Barstow. Arrangements provided by Mead Mortuary, 760-256-5671.

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Published by Desert Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 18, 2011.

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August 27, 2018

Hey Melissa. Just thinking of you on this day. Miss your friendship, but am sure you're enjoying your time with friends and family.

Diane Owens

September 11, 2011

Johnny, I am so sorry for your loss. May your happy memories comfort you in this time. Your cousins, Diane Owens, Cassie and Lee Finney.

Karen Harris

September 10, 2011

I didn't personally know Melissa, but I went to school with Johnny! My heart goes out to you and your children, and will keep you all in my prayers.

Carole Lyons

September 9, 2011

My dear Melissa, I miss you SO MUCH. I can't seem to be able to stop the tears. I PROMISE, my grand kids, especially Emily, will be reminded of who their mommy was and how much you loved them! Cody and Alexander, being the age they are will not forget the good memories they have of you. Emily, being six years old, will need our help. Johnny and I are going to make a special photo book for her.
I miss you my friend, my DAUGHTER. I love you and always will.

September 8, 2011

God saw a beautiful flower .. He picked her and took her home....
God Bless all of you.....Your cousins.....Karen Owens Taylor, Todd Chitwood, Tracy Chitwood,and Tiffany Bass.....

tina miller

September 8, 2011

Thankyou for being such a good friend!

Rachel Huddleston

September 8, 2011

Sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
Rachel and Patrick

September 8, 2011

Johnny i am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers and you know we'll always be there for you. Love, Cissy

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