Mrs. Melissa Gail Sharpe, 72, of Morrison, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. She was born on Nov. 24, 1952 in Guymon, Okla. and retired from the business department at Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Smithville. She was an active member of Madison Street Baptist Church and was part of the shoe box ministry. 

Melissa is survived by her husband, Charles K. Sharpe; son, Matthew Sharpe; daughter, Monica Baker; sister, Patricia McLoud; grandchildren, Kaylyn Banks, Holden Baker, Kelton Baker, Sarah Smith, Cassie Sharpe and Emma Sharpe; and great grandchildren, Collins Baker and Oaklyn Baker. Mrs. Sharpe was preceded in death by her parents, John Campbell Milligan and Gloria White Tittsworth Milligan; and by her brother, John Milligan.

Graveside services and interment were conducted Feb. 18, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Bro. Harlen Simmons officiated. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gideon Bible Program. 

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 19, 2025