In Memory of

Melissa

Kay

Francis

Obituary for Melissa Kay Francis

Melissa Kay Francis, 31 of Oak Hill, WV passed away, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Bridgeport, WV. Melissa was born on October 27, 1989 in Athens, TX to Tressie Callahan and William Travis Brown Jr. Melissa was a care provider at Central Aging. She was a ministry member of Warm Hands Warm Hearts. Melissa is preceded in death by her: grandfather Harry James Callahan; aunt Sharon Adkins and cousin Jimmy Ray Pennington. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Elizabeth Francis, Maggie Bowman and Liam Bowman; mothers Tressie Callahan, Cricket Flowers and Jean Brown; fathers Jay Callahan and William Travis Brown Jr.; siblings Ruby Ann Ramsey, Tanya Callahan, Joey Callahan, Nathaniel Callahan, Haven Callahan, Troy Brown, Corey Sumter and Marshall Brown; uncles James (Jimmy) Ramsey, Junior (Red) Ramsey; aunt Phyllis Green; many aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends Steven Francis and Jesse Bowman. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Monday, March 29th at High Lawn Funeral Chapel Inc. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Sam Smith officiating. Burial follow in High Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will include James Ramsey, Junior (Red) Ramsey, Steven Francis, Joey Callahan, Anthony (TJ) Callahan and Nathaniel Callahan. Donations may be made to: Warm Hands Warm Hearts, 319 Main St., Oak Hill, WV 25901.