Melissa Dale Pelham

Melissa Dale Pelham, 65, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023.  Melissa was born May 5, 1958 in Adrian, Michigan to Dale Pelham and Shirley Elliott. She worked at Country Market for 22 years before retiring in 2021. In her free time, she loved gardening, being outdoors, home improvement projects, and avidly watching The Walking Dead. She is survived by her five children, Craig LaVigne, Kyle (Mary) Harsh, Matthew Harsh, Hannah Pelham, and Marcus Thompson, brothers Jeff (Jackie) Pelham, Steve Elliott, Stan Elliott, several grandchildren, one grand dog, her beloved dog, Rocky, and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Dale Pelham and Shirley Elliott.  A Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday August 26, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Sterling Estates Clubhouse, 1203 Division St., Adrian, MI.  Arrangements with J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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