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Melissa Annette Brister

The funeral service for Melissa Annette Brister will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 26, at Riverwood Family, with interment in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Riverwood and will resume from Noon until the time of service on Friday.

Mrs. Brister, 53, of Brookhaven, died May 23, 2023, at King’s Daughters Medical Center. She was Born October 22, 1969, to JJ Wallace, Jr. and Denise Durr Upton.

Melissa worked for Superior Welding and Fabrication in the bookkeeping and accounting department. Her life away from the busyness of work included riding the creek with family and friends as well as just taking long walks around her home to enjoy the fresh air. She also found great joy in just listening to music or singing along with her favorite songs. Her greatest enjoyment was her children. Melissa will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her father, JJ Wallace, Jr.; stepfather, Bo Upton; and father-in-law, Morris Brister; and her sister, Tina Annette Wallace.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years, John “Speck” Brister; her children, Brooke Brister, John Garett Brister, Saylor Brister, and Cheyenne Brister; her mother, Denise Upton; brothers, Tony Wallace (Roslyn), J.J. Wallace III (Rhonda), and Wendell Upton and niece Angel Upton; sister, Sarah Hodges (Johnathen). She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Kathy Bowman Monday, 05 June 2023 00:20 posted by Kathy Bowman

    R.I.P , I will always remember the fun talks & memories we had together, love ya

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  • Comment Link Linda durr Thursday, 25 May 2023 22:02 posted by Linda durr

    We will miss you Melissa loved you praying for speck Garrett brook all my prayers are with y’all

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  • Comment Link Julie Pickering Thursday, 25 May 2023 20:51 posted by Julie Pickering

    Mrs. Denise, we are praying for you and your family. So sorry for your and your family’s loss.

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  • Comment Link Joe Allbritton. Wednesday, 24 May 2023 20:47 posted by Joe Allbritton.

    Melissa was a very kind, sweet and dependable lady while employed at Allbritton Sullivan Ford.

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  • Comment Link Ramona Cambell Wednesday, 24 May 2023 20:34 posted by Ramona Cambell

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this difficult time.

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  • Comment Link Candace thornhill Wednesday, 24 May 2023 20:33 posted by Candace thornhill

    I am so sorry far you'll loss my deepest sympathy my prayers are with u all at this time

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  • Comment Link Mary Catherine Shilling Wednesday, 24 May 2023 18:10 posted by Mary Catherine Shilling

    Our heart breaks with all that loves Her. Prayers for her precious children and love ones. Melissa was beloved by many, her sweet, kind , Tinder spirit was treasured. Now she is rejoicing with Our Savior and King. Smiling as she is welcomed by all her family that have gone before her, as they waited by the Pearly gates in heaven. Sing loud Mellissa with the Angels. We love you . Mary Catherine and Family

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  • Comment Link Kathy Bowman ( Johnson ) Wednesday, 24 May 2023 17:48 posted by Kathy Bowman ( Johnson )

    Im so sorry, Melissa I will never forget all the family reunions we had, always looked forward to eating your taco salad, it was the best, you will be missed dearly my sweet cousin, r.i.p until I see you again, love ya, please keep the family in your prayers ??

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  • Comment Link Jane Jordan Wednesday, 24 May 2023 17:42 posted by Jane Jordan

    So sorry.. prayers for you all ?❤️

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