Melissa Renae Mathews, age 48, of Linden, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1977, to the late Junior Matthews and Wilma Johnson.

Melissa was a loving and kind-hearted person who was always willing to help others at a moment’s notice. Her generous spirit and caring nature made her a joy to know, and she will be remembered by family and friends as an overall good person who was always there when someone needed her.

She is survived by her brother, Timmy Marshall; her niece, Kasey Allen; and many extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Teressa Allen.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Yellow Springs Cemetery in Holladay, Tennessee.