Melissa Jo Rountree Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melissa Jo Rountree of Kansas City, Missouri, born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Melissa's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Melissa's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Janet Rountree and John Rountree. She is also survived by cousins on both sides of her family.
Contributions in Melissa's honor may be made to the Kansas City Art Institute in support of scholarships for students in printmaking at kcai.edu/give. (http://kcai.edu.).
