Melissa Dawn Deel

Melissa Dawn Deel obituary, Oakwood, VA

Melissa Dawn Deel

Melissa Deel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home (Grundy) on Apr. 21, 2022.
Melissa Dawn Deel, 36 years of age the Greenbriar section of Haysi, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 after an extended illness. Born July 18, 1985 in Abingdon, VA, she was the daughter of the late Larry Dean Deel and Rita Ann Newberry Deel.
Melissa was of the Baptist faith, loved spending time with her family and friends. A loving mother, sister and aunt.
In addition toher parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Michael Deel.
Survivors include her son Jayden Dean Deel of Hurley, VA; sister Leigh Ann Deel and husband Adam Oquinn of Vansant, VA; niece Emily Oquinn and nephew Jeremiah Oquinn both of Vansant, VA.
She is also survived by her canine companion Lucy and several friends.
Graveside service for Melissa Dawn Deel will be held at the Parrot Deel Cemetery at Vansant, VA, Monday, April 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Denny Deel officiating. Burial will follow.
Active pallbearers will be her family and friends.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
The family of Melissa Dawn Deel have entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home of Grundy, VA.
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Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home (Grundy)

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