Melissa Sims McCann

Melissa Sims McCann obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Melissa Sims McCann

Melissa McCann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tullahoma Funeral Home on Apr. 25, 2025.

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Melissa "Missy" Sims McCann passed away on April 4, 2024. Missy was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David McCann, in 1984 and her mother, Juanita Fern Sims Hubbard in 1989.Born in Illinois, Missy, her children, and her sisters family moved to Manchester in 1985. Missy was a dedicated worker, beginning her career at the Tullahoma Post Office in 1989 and retiring in 2021. She took great pride in her work and valued the friendships she made along the way.She is survived by her two loving children, Jennifer (Stephen) Lewis and Christopher McCann, who will always remember her strength, kindness, and unwavering support.A fiercely loyal woman, Missy was known for standing by those she loved through all of lifes ups and downs. She was also a passionate St. Louis Cardinals fan, cheering them on every season with enthusiasm.Missys presence will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.There will be a celebration of life for Missy on April 18th at Tullahoma First Methodist Church from 5 - 7.
Celebration of Life
Friday, April 18, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tullahoma First Methodist Church
TN
US
Funeral Home
Tullahoma Funeral Home
401 Westside Dr
Tullahoma TN - 37388
US
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