Melissa K. Beeson
1980 - 2022
Melissa K. Beeson
1980 - 2022
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BORN
1980
DIED
2022
Melissa Beeson Obituary
Melissa K. Beeson, 41, of rural Crawfordsville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at her home.
Melissa was born Apr. 13, 1980, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon, a daughter of Jeffery L. and Bren K. (Maxwell) Thompson.
Melissa graduated from Western Boone High School with the class of 1998. She was a talented floral designer, recently owning and operating the Willow Branch in Mace, along with designing at Blooms by Sandy with her best friend, Diana. Melissa loved flowers, crafting, and music, but most importantly, she loved her two boys. She also loved all animals, especially her beloved cats, dogs, horses, and chickens. Melissa enjoyed having gatherings at their barn and playing horseshoes and cornhole. She had a great outlook on life and enjoyed life to the fullest; Melissa was loved by many.
Survivors include her sons, Alec M. Beeson and Aiden L. Beeson; parents, Jeffery and Bren Thompson; boyfriend, Chris Shelton; brother, Jeffery J. (Kristi) Thompson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends will gather Saturday, Feb. 5, for a Celebration of Life from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. where friends may share stories about their life with Melissa, in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Cervivor, a mission to end cervical cancer.
You are invited to visit the website where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.
Tamika Felder
February 8, 2022
I was so saddened to hear this news. Prayers and love to her boys, mom and all who loved her.
Carol Lacey
February 7, 2022
I am so very sorry and am sending love and light to all who love her. May you hold close your joy for Melissa.
Marcia Nance
January 31, 2022
Brenda and family, sorry to hear about your daughter. Prayers and thoughts are coming your way.Peace be with each of you in the coming days.
Travis Hofmann
January 30, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Dianna & Richie Keith
January 27, 2022
Memories of your laughter and loving embrace will sustain us until we all meet again in Heaven!
We Love You Sweet Friend & Angel,
Dianna, Richie, Faith & Christian
❤✝
Amy Schmitt
January 26, 2022
I was a nurse who recently cared for Melissa. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, she always showed amazing strength and was such a very sweet patient. May you know how much all these folks loved your daughter.
Kim Hancken
January 26, 2022
Fun adventures and roadtrips.
Love you my friend♡♡
Tonya Staton
January 26, 2022
So sorry to hear of her passing. Thoughts and Prayers to her Family and Friends. She was always a kind person.
January 26, 2022
Jeff and Bren,
We are so sorry to hear about Melissa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi, Peg and Cathie
Patty Roth
January 25, 2022
You are a special angel and you are going to be miss fly high Melissa RIP.
Tim Levi
January 25, 2022
Prayers of comfort to the Beeson family
Debbie Thompson-Pahl
January 24, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Though I have never met you, I went to high school with your Mom and I know your parents loved you very much and will see you again one day.
Marlene Martinez
January 24, 2022
Sweet lovely person, heart full of love gone to soon, sadly miss forever days. Heaven gain a beautiful angel. All seems so unreal. Love you my dear friend❤
Marlene Martinez
January 24, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Marlene Martinez
January 24, 2022
Dear friend heaven gain a beautiful angel, will be miss deeply.
Kim Hancken
January 24, 2022
Forever bound by friendship and love. ♡♡
Kim Hancken
January 24, 2022
Sending all my love and sympathy to the family. I will love and miss my precious friend all the rest of my days. Only consoled by God's promise to meet again in heaven.
Simply an amazing soul and so thankful to have been her friend.
Kim Hancken
Sherrie Stevenson
January 24, 2022
Heaven sure is shining brighter since you arrived. I love you and will miss you soo much. The girls love you and miss you. You’re the most beautiful Angel ❤❤ Keep em in line up there ok!!!
Melissa Hahn
January 24, 2022
Melissa, you are a true warrior, a amazing friend. Sending many prayers for your family, your amazing son's during this hard time. I love you my sweet friend.
Sallie and Ted Caldwell
January 24, 2022
Our sweet niece and quite the beauty. You will be missed. Now when I see a cardinal outside my window I will think of you too. Love you sweetie
Joyce & Steve Lewis
January 24, 2022
There are no words that can express how saddened we are to lose such a beautiful friend. Melissa will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Praying for Strength, Understanding and Peace for All.
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