Melissa Gail Anderson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Melissa Gail Anderson in Hermitage, Tennessee. Melissa, born on September 7, 1959, passed away on July 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Melissa for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Melissa’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Webster (Martin) and Harlan Webster; her husband Gary Anderson; her brother Ronald Webster; and her nephew Paul McDonald.
She is survived by: her children, Chandra Brewster (Jerry) and Jason Combs (Jennifer); and her sisters, Charlotte McDonald (Tom) and Phyllis Coon (Floyd). She is also survived by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Her professional life was defined by her dedication to helping others, serving for over 20 years at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a non-profit organization close to her heart.
