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Melissa Cheryl "Missye" Jackson

Melissa Jackson Obituary

Melissa "Missye" Cheryl Jackson, 39, was born on April 23, 1969 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Ron and Sandy Jackson where she lived until eventually settling in Nashville Tennessee sharing a son, Tyler with Michael Wine. Missye lived with fiancé, Mark Downton when she succumbed to illness on July 17, 2008 at her home. Missye was preceded in death by her mother and is survived by her father and her son, brother Tim Jackson and family, sisters Pam Edwards and family, Amy Lindsey and family. Missye loved sports, swimming, gymnastics, mountain activities and spending time with her family and beloved son, Tyler. Missye often reminisced about swimming with the dolphins in the Gulf off the coast in Destin Florida where she once lived. She spoke of the freedom, timelessness and the peace she felt. She was described as a bright and beautiful star blazing across the sky, but whose beauty and brilliance was too bright for this world and burned out too soon. Missye will be missed. No services are planned. There will be a celebration of life held at Tim's home July 26 at 4pm. For information, contact Tim at 209-2605.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 23, 2008.

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Kathy Bonino

July 28, 2008

Pam, Amy and Tim,
I know that I just saw you all on Saturday night at the memorial, but wanted just say some words that were to hard to get out. How sad it is to loose someone who should have had so much more life to live and to know she will not see her son grow up. If we could wish time back to help those who are struggling so much and fix that for them I would do just that. But we cannot. She is peaceful now. If there is anything I can do for any of you, you know my number. I am a call away.
Love you all.
Kathy

Michael Wine

July 27, 2008

Melissa was the woman of my life, and the mother of my child. I have always loved her, and always will. We will meet again in Heaven.

Tracy Reiner and Family

July 25, 2008

We are friends of Tyler's in Denver. He is such a wonderful kid, full of all kinds of goodness. He is a living tribute to his mother and his father. He always spoke so highly of her that we knew she must be very special.

Ron and Mary Wine

July 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Missye was very dear to all of us and we cherish her memory.

Ron and Mary Wine

July 25, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Missye was very dear to all of us, and we cherish her memory.

Bill Rinhart

July 23, 2008

I knew you in high school and remember your gymnastics prowess! I jumped on trampolines, drank beer, and laughed immensely with you, Sharron, and Beth Kratz (amongst many others we ran the same circles with).

I am saddened by this information, but know that you are in far better hands than this world can provide.

I have often had the question of "what the hell is she up to?" come into my mind. I now know you are at peace.

May God bless you and your family.

I know that you will be missed!

Roger and Marty Cruzan

July 23, 2008

We are so sad for all of you. Missye was beautiful and fun the few times I was around her. You all are in our prayers and know she is at peace. Love to all of you, Roger and Marty

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