Melissa Holcomb Moore

1974 - 2024

Melissa Holcomb Moore obituary, 1974-2024, Westport, IN

Melissa Holcomb Moore

1974 - 2024

BORN

1974

DIED

2024

Melissa Moore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bass & Gasper Funeral Home from May 25 to May 26, 2024.

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Melissa L. Holcomb Moore, 49, Westport, passed away at 7:15. a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 27, 1974, in Columbus, the daughter of Boyd W. & Margaret E. (Olmstead) Holcomb. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur County and graduated from South Decatur High School in 1993. She was a member of the Westport Baptist Church. Melissa enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her parents, Boyd & Margaret Holcomb of Westport; her daughter, Cassandra (Zach) Thom of Jacksonville, Florida; her son, Kyle (Tracey) Moore of Westport; her brother, Christopher Holcomb of Westport; her half-sister, Leah (Aaron) Nugent of Westport; her grandchildren, Zoe, John, Hudson & Harlee and her nephews, Taylor Holcomb, Zach Holcomb, Cole Nugent & Corey Nugent all of Westport. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Rockcreek Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com

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402 East Bennett Street PO Box 247, Westport, IN 47283

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