Melissa Gibson

January 15, 2021

Melissa Jane Gibson, 40, of Valdosta, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1980 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Scott Keith Gibson and Martha Jane Fultz Parrish. She worked at Rescare Home Health for 15 years, and was the Medicaid Revenue Cycle Manager. Melissa was known by her family and friends as the most kind hearted, sweetest, humble person who always put the needs of others before herself. A true servant’s heart, she inspired those she came in contact with, and all were warmed by her smile, laughter, love and generosity. She was a member of Rose Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Pageland, SC. She is survived by her parents, Martha Jane and Bob Parrish of Valdosta, and Scott and Sharon Gibson of Fort Mill, South Carolina; her sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Nick Godfrey of Fort Mill, South Carolina; brothers and sister-in-law, Brian Parrish of Apopka, Florida, and Michael and Jan Parrish of St. Johns, Florida; her grandmother, Avis Gibson of Fort Mill, South Carolina; several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Melissa was known and loved by all her nieces, nephews, and others as Aunt Lissa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Waddell Gibson, D.E. and Mary Jo Fultz, Charles and Hallie Funderburke, Racy and Nonnie Parrish, and several uncles. Visitation will be from 11:30 until 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with her father, the Rev. Scott Gibson officiating. The service will conclude at Unity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to the charity of your choice if you so desire. In memory and in honor of her grandmothers, Melissa supported the Alzheimer's Association as a cause near to her heart. the family of Melissa Gibson requests that memorials continue to the Alzheimer's Association in Melissa's memory and honor.