Melisse Millsaps

            Melisse Millsaps was born in Alexander County on November 2, 1970, to Jerry and Ruby Flowers Millsaps. She departed this life on March 30, 2025, after several years of illness. She was in the care of Gordon Hospice House.

            Melisse attended North Iredell High School, and she was a CNA for many years. Melisse enjoyed being with her family. Some of her hobbies was vacationing in the mountains, going on cruises and the beach. She loved to watch ID Channels, and she never had a problem telling you what she wants. She loved talking about growing up and one of her favorite things was always calling on her sister Shervon for anything. In which she became her caregiver, no matter what she was always there for her until the end. Along with the help of her children and grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by: an infant son; grandparents, Baxter and Elizabeth Millsaps, William and Bernice Flowers; four aunts, an uncle, three cousins.

            She will be remembered by her parents; three daughters, Alisha Millsaps of Charlotte, Shakeia Millsaps, Ta’Myra Millsaps both of Statesville; son, Dominique Waddell of Statesville; nine grandchildren, Ashiya Millsaps, Zyriah Millsaps, Zynia Bailey, Ahkari Millsaps all of Statesville, Zayvion Millsaps of Charlotte, twins, Ava and Ariana Robinson, Raylen and Raine Robinson all of Statesville; sister, Shervon Houpe (Robert) of Cleveland; brother, Jerry Alonzo Millsaps (Kellin) of Taylorsville; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

            “With humble acceptance of God’s will, we know she is resting with the Lord with all smiles. Knowing she is no longer in pain.”

            The Home-Going Service will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Zion Chapel AME Zion Church. Pastor Robin Curry and Rev. Dale Gibson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

            The family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. prior to the service.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Melisse Millsaps.

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