Melissa Mae Storey

Melissa Mae Storey, age 44, of Ewing, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Melissa Mae Storey was born on November 25, 1976 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of Larry Storey and Brenda (Johns) Storey.

She graduated from the Benton Middle School and later Christopher High School.

Missy was always happy and would make those around her smile. She enjoyed watching Professional Wrestling, watching television, loved food and always enjoyed her trips to McDonalds.

Surviving is her mother and step-father: Brenda and Steve Doxsie of Ewing; her father Larry Storey of Benton; a sister Christina Cooper and husband Tony of Ewing; a brother Michael Storey of Benton; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: James and Dorothy Storey; maternal grandparents: Bill and Loma Johns; and a special aunt Charlotte Leonard.

The family would like to say “Thank You” to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and to family and friends for their care and compassion.

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