Melissa Phillips Obituary
In loving memory of Melissa Phillips of Fort Gay, West Virginia, who departed this world on March 11, 2025 at the age of 53. Melissa leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Melissa may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her mother Joann Vanhoose; and her sister Ocie Vanhoose. She is survived by: her father Donald Vanhoose; her daughters, Mariah Smith and Terri Smith; her brother Donald Vanhoose, Jr.; her boyfriend Charles Moore; and her pet Aticus.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to help offset funeral expenses. Please consider making a donation to raise much needed funds to cover the funeral expenses.
