Melissa (Vanhoose) Phillips Obituary (1972

Melissa J. Phillips, 53, of Fort Gay, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home. Melissa was born February 19, 1972 in Columbus, OH to Donald and Joann Vanhoose. Melissa was a homemaker and enjoyed living life to its fullest. She deeply loved her family. Melissa is preceded in death by her mother Joann Vanhoose and sister Ocie Vanhoose. Survivors include her father Donald Vanhoose; daughters Mariah Smith and Terri Smith; brother Donald Vanhoose, Jr.; significant other Charles Moore; and her beloved dog Aticus. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to help offset funeral expenses. Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ms. Phillips and her family.