Melisa S. Speer

Melisa “Missy” S. Speer, 43, of Greenfield passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. She was born on June 5, 1973 in Greenfield a daughter of Terry and Terri (Whitfield) Speer of Carthage.

Melisa was a 1992 graduate of Knightstown High School. She lived her adult life in Greenfield. She was a great mother who loved and worshipped her children. Melisa enjoyed working in the yard, especially planting flowers. She also enjoyed reading.

In addition to her parents, Melisa is survived by her two children, Caleb and Victoria Phillips both of Morristown; a brother, Jason Speer of Greenfield; two nephews, Tyler and Peyton Speer both of Greenfield; maternal grandfather, Robert Whitfield of Carthage; paternal grandmother, Louise Speer of Greenfield and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Melisa was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Shirley Whitfield and paternal grandfather, Jack Speer.

A celebration of life will be held at 7:00p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel with Pastor David Deem officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Friday, prior to the celebration of life. Condolences and memories of Melisa may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .