Melissa Sue Guinn

Melissa Sue GuinnBorn April 30, 1983, in Bitburg, Germany; Death September 27, 2024, in Minneapolis North Carolina.Melissas death came as she courageously fought to save her family from the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Her tragic passing and her heroic last act shed light on the struggles her family and her beloved community are now facing. This light has brought much needed help to both her family and her community all of whom Melissa loved dearly. Jamie, her husband of almost 10 years, loved her deeply and treasured every moment they were together. He often described her as his fairy tale princess. Melissa's life was not only filled with joy from her time with Jamie but also from her time with her children. Melissa had four children, Brandon, 22, Sebastian, 21, Ethan, 17 and River age 8 all of which held a special place in her heart. Melissa has left to cherish her memory her parents, Brian and Bernice Hensley of Marion, North Carolina, her brothers, sister, niece and nephews, Joshua Hensley (Karen), John Hensley (Shelby, niece Lola and nephew Hayden), Beth Hensley(Tony, nephew Micah), Jake Hensley- Houston (Seth), and Caleb Hensley. Her adoration also carried on to her Grandmother Carol Thomas and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.She was a graduate of McDowell High School in Marion NC and worked for Baxter Healthcare Corporation. She then opened her own business to spend more time with her youngest son River.Melissa was a beautiful person both inside and out. She was both sassy and sweet starting from her toddler years to her adult ones. She was the core of her family from planning camping trips and movie nights with her sister Beth, to being the loudest cheerer at her sons games. She had a since for life like no other and made the world a much more fun place to live. She not only did all of those amazing things but on top of everything else she always made sure to stand up for those who could not. She believed in being who you are and not judging others. She loved every moment of life and it showed. Melissas life was like a patchwork, each piece fitting together to make a beautiful quilt.The song she and Jamie played at their wedding says it all: Between a backwoods boy and a fairy tale princess People said it would never work out Living our dreams has shattered all doubts It feels good to prove em wrong Living our love song (forever our love song)A service to honor Melissa's life and legacy will be held at later date.
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Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home
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Newland NC - 28657
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