Marissa Anne Meloy

1987 - 2025

Marissa Anne Meloy

January 28, 1987 - April 24, 2025

Marissa Anne Meloy died at age 38, on April 25, 2025, as the result of a vehicle striking her while skating in her favorite park in Charleston, SC.

Marissa was born in Seoul, South Korea January 28, 1987, and arrived nine months later to her adopted parents Linda Meloy, now of Iowa City, IA, and David Meloy (Ruthanne) of Muscatine, IA. She is survived by her mother and father; two brothers, H.F. Loxley of Beardstown, IL and Rob Meloy (Cherra) of Marshalltown, IA; and nephews Declan, Patrick, and Connor Meloy. Her extended family includes several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Marissa was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Marissa attended pre-school through high school in the Muscatine School System, followed by Scott Community College and MacMurray College where she earned a B.S. degree in Sign Language Interpreting in 2009. She preferred employment in restaurants and did so for 16 years in Ames, IA, Portland, OR, and Charleston, SC, where she was known as Blair.

Along with being a master cook, Marissa was an avid reader and wrote poetry and short stories, as well as created drawings in various mediums. She loved her cats and her many friends, far and wide.

There will be a Celebration of Life in Muscatine, IA, in the near future. Memorials in her name could be given to your local animal shelter, public library, or food bank.