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Melissa Oglesby Obituary

Melissa Blackstock Oglesby - SPRINGFIELD - Melissa Blackstock Oglesby, 45, passed away December 25, 2015. The South Carolina native was formerly employed at the Springfield Post Office for over 10 years and did title work for numerous companies. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Oglesby of Charleston, SC; children, Jeffrey Jerald of Fort Bragg, NC and Heather Calo (Tony) of Miami, FL; granddaughter, Kloe Calo; her mother, Lois Courchene (Don); siblings, Rodman Deason, Marcus Deason, Bridget Lariscy, Eddie Blackstock, Priscilla Campbell, and Brigitte Moreau; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home with funeral services at 12 noon in the chapel. Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 Savannah Morning News December 28, 2015 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Dec. 28, 2015.

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Elizabeth Coffey

February 2, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss...You are in my prayers...

February 2, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loses.Your family is in my prayers.

sam and sheryl weathers

January 1, 2016

Kevin, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donny Smith

December 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Dawn Johnson Parrish

December 29, 2015

Missy was always so sweet. She was beautiful inside and out... Her passing is so surreal, and I send my deepest condolences to Eddie and the rest of Missy's family and friends. No doubt in my mind that she is in Heaven looking down on all her loved ones... I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady...

Stacy & Jimmy Mitchell

December 29, 2015

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Missy. She had a smile and fun loving personality that would light up any room. Cherish your memories and we pray that Gods love will comfort you all during this difficult time.

Stephanie, Tyler, Reid and Gary

December 28, 2015

I'm sadden to hear of Missy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Wendi Fennell

December 28, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My heartfelt prayers for Missy's entire family.

Kent Brown

December 28, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Missy's family and all that knew her. I wish you all happy memories.

Deborah Gardner

December 28, 2015

It still seems unreal. MISSY I thank you for being a beautiful and positive lady. It was such a pleasure working with you at Stokes Brown Toyota. Heaven sure has gained an angel.

Krystyn Tollison

December 28, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Krystyn Tollison

December 28, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jessica Tomlinson (Alexander)

December 28, 2015

You may be gone but never forgotten. Your smile could light up a room as I am sure it is now in Heaven. Until I see you again my friend. Love Always & Forever
Jessica Alexander-Tomlinson

Wendy Bentley

December 28, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear of Missy's passing. She was such a beautiful person inside and out and I feel blessed to have called her a friend and co-worker. Our days at Waveland Title wouldn't have been the same without Missy's smile and that laugh of hers. Sending many prayers your way.

sheryl britton

December 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss..Missy was such a special person. I told her several times how I wished she was our neighbor again... Prayers for her family and many happy memories of her for you to remember.

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