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Nicholas Wilde
July 8, 2022
We miss you so much, Missy. You were in our lives for two decades, and touched us with so much love, friendship, peace, encouragement, and faith in the future. I can´t believe it has been two years now, and I still miss talking with you. You never let life keep you down and faced it all with your wonderful laugh. I´m sure you´re giving tours in heaven! Peace and love to you and your family.
Dana Blanchard
December 29, 2021
Dana Blanchard
December 29, 2021
Dana Blanchard
December 29, 2021
Missie iso nee of my favorite people I have ever, I miss her so much. We meet when I produced animation. I feel in Love with Mel. I wish we would married. One of the Best women I've know
Delci
October 28, 2021
My Aunt was of the most beautiful, supportive, loving, enthusiastic, caring, and generous people on this Earth. Words cannot describe the impact she had and always will have in my life and heart. She is deeply missed.
Julia Mullane
July 8, 2021
Lela and Michael, this popped up in my email today, and a flood of memories came back.
I met Missy in 2002 when I was working at Cherokee Christian Church. We became friends, and she embraced my family as hers. Oh, the warmth and love and compassion she exuded. When my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she was absolutely there for us through everything. She called my husband often to check on him, even when she was traveling. He cherished those calls. She brought a bottle of champagne on our last anniversary that we shared, and we talked for hours.
My kids adored her. She made them feel important, especially after my husband (their dad) died. She made everyone feel special.
We lost touch but reconnected just months before she died. I had texted her and she was struggling. I told her that she never had to text me back and that I loved her.
When I shared with my kiddos that she had passed, we shared some of the most beautiful memories.
Missy is beautiful through and through. Our earth angel got her heavenly wings.
May her memories be a blessing.
Paul Moran
May 3, 2021
I´m so terribly shocked to have just found out about Melissas death today .. we met in 2004 while I was visiting from Australia.. We had kept in touch via email since and I even got to come to KC at the end of 2019 for some Chiefs games and were both really excited to catch up after not seeing each other for many years ... well we didn´t actually catch up after all but I was hoping to travel back to KC last year but COVID hit .. I thought it was strange not hearing from her for the past 12 months ... I´m so terribly devastated and my thoughts are with all Melissas family
Julia Mullane
November 20, 2020
Lela, my kids and I will miss her warmth, great wit, and laughter. One of a kind. May her memory be a blessing.
Karen hood
August 26, 2020
Dearest Lela and family, I just found out about Melissa's passing today. I am so sad... I know you will miss her dearly . It was my honor to be her nurse and her friend. I told her she was the strongest person I knew. Her love of life and her beautiful positive spirit on the roughest of days was an inspiration to us all. I will miss her... but forever treasure her in my heart.
Monica Espinosa
July 20, 2020
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for inspiring and including me on some of your different creative video projects- from home decor and renovations, to fashion chic and recycling! No matter what kind of challenges you were going through, you were always a positive, and enthusiastic person. We will miss your beautiful, upbeat, & vivacious presence. Sending prayers of love, peace, and comfort to your family and friends. Cheers to you always til our paths cross again!!
P.S. Enjoy this photo from 2013.
Nicholas Wilde
July 19, 2020
Missy was a dear friend and colleague in acting and voice work. She and I shared many stories and I was blessed to have her as a mentor and sounding board. A remarkable souls who was a great listener as well as so adept with her voice. We were proud and honored to know her, and her body of work as well as her compassion and care for everyone she encountered. We miss you, Missy. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend.
Lori
July 19, 2020
I am devastated and send my deepest condolences to her family. Missy and I have been friends for 20 years and she was at the birth of my daughter. I will miss her forever. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Paula
July 18, 2020
To Lela and family,
Im very sorry for your loss. Im heartbroken after seeing this. Melissa told me she was in the ER and had a bug. After that I couldnt get ahold of her. She was my best friend and I already miss her.
Phil Young
July 17, 2020
Missy was one of those rare people who make everyone smile with just her presence. She was a delight know and work with at 61 Country, and one of the best people I've ever known.
Vicki Harrison
July 16, 2020
Missy was one of the sweetest, kindest person I have ever met. She was fun to be with and I am so proud of all of her accomplishments. She is and will be missed, but I know she is in a better place.
Mel Clark, M.D.
July 15, 2020
Missy and I became friends shortly after I went into practice in 1991. I have always appreciated our friendship. She is and always will hold a special place in my heart.
Debbie Blattner Knop
July 15, 2020
I met my fellow model through our work many years ago. I knew immediately how special she was and I was fortunate enough to see her often at work, and fortunate that we became friends. She was one of the truly kind and sweetest people, and all who were touched by her soul should consider themselves blessed. Missy had the sexiest voice ever! And her laugh..... unforgettable. She deserved all the work that she received from such characteristics traits. I used to call Sprint for no other reason than to hear her golden voice. She was always so interested in other's lives and never failed to ask me about my sons. I will never forget her strength and acceptance. Gone too soon, she was a true gem of our existence.
July 14, 2020
Missy was lovely.
Nancy Metcalfe
July 14, 2020
Missy was such a bright light, she speaks sunshine wherever She appeared! She was beautiful bothinside and outside with the most infectious laugh. Rest in peace my sweet friend of yesteryear.
Nanette Lockwood
July 14, 2020
Missy was one of the kindest people I have ever known. Always supportive and full of hope for the future, she was an inspiration. We had so much fun as kids, whether it was hanging out in the neighborhood, Girl Scouts, dancing, or seeing Elvis in concert. I found this great picture from my wedding. I will always remember her incredible passion for life and how she impacted ours.
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