Melissa Lee Estep

ZEBULON – At the young age of 63, Melissa Lee Estep passed on from this life and is now at eternal rest. She was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania to Marvin Malcolm Bonner, deceased, and Marjorie Linton. She was what you'd call a "Jill of all Trades", able to take on and solve whatever challenges that were given to her. Melissa lived her life through her love of photography, her pets, and her family, creating wonderful lasting memories, most of which were with her husband, Kevin, whom she adored. Her memory will be cherished and honored in the lives of those she had as family and knew as close special friends.

Melissa is survived by her husband and the love of her life, Kevin Estep.

Memorial visitation will be from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory in Wendell NC, located at 211 W. Third Street.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Saving Grace Animals for Adoption of North Carolina, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or your favorite local "No-Kill" shelter.

Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com