Melissa DeAnn Erwin

Melissa DeAnn Erwin, 56, of Knightstown passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born April 27, 1968 in Indianapolis, the daughter of James William and Janet Sue (Stewart) Hope. 

Melissa was a graduate of Knightstown High School and retired from IPT/Keihin in Greenfield after 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, boating and especially Brookville Lake. Melissa loved having a good time and was a member of the Knightstown American Legion Auxiliary. 

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Erwin; two children, Taylor McFaren and Parker Barrett; granddaughter, Harper Lee Barrett; future daughter-in-law, Madison Harbaugh; father, Jim Hope; step daughters, Chelsea Erwin and Morgan Erwin Crockett; step granddaughters, Kensley and Laiklyn Crocket; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Nancy Erwin. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Sue Hope. 

Services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel with Pastor David Oakes officiating. Private family burial will be in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service.  

Condolences and memories of Melissa may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com.