Melissa Faye Hanes

Melissa Faye Hanes, 48, passed away at Hinkle Hospice House on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Miss Hanes was born in Davidson County on November 26, 1973, to David Harrell Hanes and Joyce Walser Hanes.

She graduated from North Davidson High School. She was a certified nursing assistant and worked for WFBH Lexington Medical Center.  Miss Hanes was a member of Maple Grove Church of the Brethren. Melissa loved her church family and was very active in the work of the church. She helped coordinate Bible School, children’s church always involved in the spaghetti suppers, Easter egg hunts and love feasts. Anything that was needed she was always there to help or lend a hand. She was truly a blessing to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her Father David Hanes; her grandparents, and her soul-mate; Michael Butcher.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Joyce Hanes of Lexington, a son, Wyatt David Butcher of Lexington and her special friend Sissy Cassidy of Lexington.

The family would like to a special thank you to Sissy Cassidy who has shown what true friendship and love is all about; and to all of Melissa’s work family at Atruim WFBH-Lexington Medical Center for all their love and kindness shown to Melissa throughout her illness. Family also express their appreciation to the staff of Hinkle Hospice House for the love and care they gave to Melissa during her last days and would like for memorials be made to Hinkle Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be Saturday, February 5, 2022 , 11:00  at Maple Grove Church of the Brethren, Pastors officiating will be Jeremiah Beasley, Timothy Sink and Preacher Dean Thomason. Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00.   

We at Davie Burial and Cremation Services of Lexington are honored to be serving the Hanes family.  Online condolences maybe left at www.daviefunerallexington.com

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