Melissa Chaney Anderson

1968 - 2024

Melissa Chaney Anderson obituary, 1968-2024, Pearson, GA

Melissa Chaney Anderson

1968 - 2024

BORN

1968

DIED

2024

Melissa Anderson Obituary

Visit the Relihan Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Mrs. Melissa Chaney Anderson, age 56 of Nicholls, Ga. passed away Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at her home.

Survivors include:

Husband: A.J. Welch of Douglas, Ga.

Daughter: Santana Davis and husband Kevin of Pearson, Ga.

3 Sons: Tyler Anderson of Americus, Ga. 

              Dylan Morris of Douglas, Ga.

              Josh Anderson of Waycross, Ga.

3 Brothers: James Nathan Chaney and wife Sandy of Nicholls, Ga.

                  Jeffery Talmadge Chaney and wife Anita of Nicholls, Ga.

                   Tim Schumate of Mount Airy, N.C.

Sister: Denise Kirby and husband Allen of Canton, Ga.

15 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Visitation for Mrs. Chaney was held on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga.

Memorialization was by cremation.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.

Relihan Funeral Home

164 S. Main St., Pearson, GA 31642

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