In Remembrance Of
Melissa Scholz
Melissa Elaine Scholz, 62, of St. Joseph, MO passed away January 11, 2024.
She was born on March 27, 1961, to Merl Alferd and Carolyn Janice (Adkins) Williams in St. Joseph, MO. Melissa grew up in Dearborn, MO, where she graduated from North Platte High School in 1979. She received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Missouri Western State College in 1981 and she later received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regents College.
On June 27, 1981, she was united in marriage to David William Scholz. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph where they made their home.
Melissa worked for Heartland Medical Center, later Mosaic where she began her nursing career in the ICU and ended her career at Home Health.
She was a member of the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO. Melissa enjoyed genealogy, raising backyard chickens, and cooking. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Melissa was preceded in death by her father Merl Williams.
She is survived by her husband David Scholz; daughter Andrea Miller and husband James; son Ross Scholz; grandchildren Meika Miller and Kaia Miller; her mother Carolyn Williams; brother S. Craig Williams and wife Susan; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 17th, at Hixson-Klein Funeral in Gower, MO.
Burial: Dearborn Cemetery
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13 comments
Deneen Rogers
Ross,
So sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Kim Crum Hecker
Sorry about Melissa. Prayer for her family.
Teresa Malhiwsky
I am very saddened by your loss. Melissa was a good Christian woman. She worked very hard to serve others through Nursing. She was an excellent Nurse and will be missed.
Jerri Bowles
My deepest condolences to David and the family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheri Nelson
I am so sorry for your loss…I worked with Melissa most of my 42 year career…she was a wonderful nurse..
Bobby Barlow
So sorry for your loss. I met her once and thought the world of her.
Cindy Hensley Hubbard
I am so sorry for your loss. Missy was way too young. I went all thru elementary and high school with her. She was always so quiet and observing. I can see her now leaving high school and walking home.
Bridget Grace
Prayers of comfort sent to the family. Certainly, sorry to hear about your loss.
Barbara Farris
I am so sorry to lose my fellow genealogist who helped research the Williams line. We laughed at some of our discoveries during our visits as we tried to untangle the family lineage. Blessings upon all of you. I will miss seeing Missy.
Esther Paden
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Jeannine Burnett
I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Melissa for many years in home-health. I have a lot of fun memories! She was an excellent nurse.
Travis Johnson
Melissa was a classmate at NP. She was sweet, kind and smart. I admire the career path she took in serving others.
Brenda K Goodpaster Rhodes
My condolences on the loss of your wife. Prayers being sent from my family to yours