Melissa Willis, 51
Mrs. Melissa Gayle Willis of La Vergne, TN, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home. She was born in Taylor County on April 2, 1970 to the late Kenneth and Glenda Jean (Cox) Rainwater, and was 51 years of age at the time of her passing. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Mannsville. She was a retiree of Burger King, where she had served as manager for 25 years. Mrs. Willis was the devoted wife to Mr. Larry Willis, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2018. Melissa loved her family and being a mother, and spent as much time as possible with her grandchild.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two children: Miranda Willis (Chris Taylor), and Bryce Willis (Katie Claunch),
One grandchild: Levi Taylor,
Seven siblings: Greg (Destiny) Rainwater, Kevin (Krista) Rainwater, Shawn Rainwater, Elizabeth “Libby” Rainwater, Stacey (John Blake) Rainwater, Kristi Rainwater, and Tonia Rainwater,
And a host of other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three siblings: Kim Rainwater, Timothy Rainwater, and David Rainwater.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Willis on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville KY. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Green River Memorial Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST).
