Melissa Gail Stepp

Melissa Gail Stepp obituary

Melissa Gail Stepp

Melissa Stepp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Melissa Gail Stepp passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025, at the Terrace Nursing Home in Berea, she was 49 years old. She was born on March 12, 1976, to the late Shade Riley and Connie (Fultz) Delph.

She is survived by her children, Jimmy Stepp of Booneville, Amanda Stepp of McKee and Tiffany Seale of Booneville. She was blessed with the following grandchildren, Raelynn Stepp, Miley Stepp, Nova Burkhart, Chevelle Burkhart and Madelyn Seale

In addition to her parents Melissa was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Stepp, a son Justin Otis. As well as her sister Crystal Fultz.

Lakes Funeral Home oversaw arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com

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