Mellissa Caroline Ray Minichella

Ms. Mellissa Caroline Ray Minichella, age 53, entered into eternal rest on Thursday March 18, 2021.

She is survived by her sons Mark Bryant Jr., and Jimmy Minichella; parents Roy Gene Ray, and Frances Carolyn Ray; brother Walter (April) Ray; and sister Paula Ray.

She is preceded in death by her son Charlie Gene Wenner; daughter Margaret Alyssia Minichella.

Melissa, born in Baxley, GA, attended Kerr Business College, was a licensed CNA, and also worked with the Census Bureau.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday March 22, 2021 at 2pm in the chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffery Taylor officiating. The interment will immediately follow at the Historical Graniteville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Napier Funeral Home, Inc. 315 Main St. Graniteville, SC 29829, has been entrusted with these arrangements.