Pritt, Melissa Hope (Athens)

  • Monday, December 30, 2013

Melissa Hope Pritt, 47, of Athens, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her home. 

Melissa was born in Rome, GA on August 6, 1966 a daughter of the late Thomas & Frances Jones. She was of the Holiness faith. Melissa loved singing. 

Melissa is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 12 years, Sherman Pritt; one daughter, Jennifer Frances Jones; one son, William Jackson Jones; four grandchildren, Gabriel Jones, Michael Jones, DeAndre Smith and Alisha Smith; two sisters, Tammy Allen and April Wheaton; three brothers, Tommy Jones, Danny Jones and Mark Jones; a special friend, Sandra Blayney; numerous other extended family members; and a host of special friends. 

A graveside service is planned for Monday, December 30 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Harold Carmon officiating. 

Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.  

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