Melissa Ann Harvey
Melissa Ann Harvey, 46, died Jan. 27, 2017, after a heroic battle against cancer.
She was born Aug. 5, 1970, in Mendenhall, Mississippi. She was raised in Labelle, Florida. A southern belle from a small town, she spent many days on the river skiing and mudding. She loved swamp buggies. She and her sisters spent much of their childhood in the Everglades on the oil rigs. As an adult, she moved to Plant City, where she made lifelong friends and many memories along the way. She enjoyed fishing, four-wheeling, weekends at mud holes, days at the farm, arrowhead hunting, the beach, the camp at River Ranch, flower arranging and adventures with her ‘Sisters.’ She had a crazy love four gourmet cupcakes and the color pink. She was baptized with her ‘Sisters’ on Oct. 23, 2016, which was one of their proudest moments.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Beitz; son, Tristan Webb; grandson, Jacob; parents, Jamie and Patsy Parrish, of Plant City and Janet Harvey, of Labelle; maternal grandmother, Bobbie Lou Russell; paternal grandfather, Mallie Parrish; nieces, Miranda Harvey and Ashlyn Green; nephews, Cody Dispennette and Ryan Braddock; ‘Sisters,’ Penny Lynn Berry and Kimberly Green; one great-nephew; and great-nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Harvey; and brother-in-law, Jacob ‘Jake’ Berry.
The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to David and Patty Hughes for loving, supporting and caring for her and for their special bond with her.
A celebration of life was held Feb. 4, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Pallbearers were Stephen Hendon, David Hughes, Cody Dispennette, Darrell Curry, Tristan Webb and Chad Davis.
Committal followed at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
