Melissa Ann Narrell

Melissa Ann Narrell, 51 of the Grassy Community passed away August 20, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital as result of a vehicle accident. Melissa was born September 28, 1969, to James Kenneth Thomas and Gay Nell Ridgeway Thomas. Melissa was better known as Missy and to her family she was Nana. She loved her family beyond anything measurable. Her husband, Jeff, was her soul mate. They were married November 18, 1988 and did everything together including working, hunting, fishing, and farming. Where you saw one, you saw the other. They had the ultimate marriage relationship. One that most people were envious of and they were blessed to have that relationship. Missy loved her community and her community loved her. She loved people. She would help anyone in need. You would find her talking to a perfect stranger but after the conversation they were no longer a stranger. They were a friend. She was an avid War Eagle fan. She loved hunting, motorcycles, and she really loved calling baseball. Missy graduated from Arab High School class of 1987. She worked at various convenience stores thru out the community….the most recent was Union Grove. Her customers loved her. Everyone who knew Missy loved her laugh, felt her energy and spirit that would brighten your day. She lived a short life, but a full amazing life. Missy worshiped her Jesus at Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Union Grove. She loved Her Jesus and witnessed to many people. She told one friend that if she would love Jesus and not badmouth him, her life would be 100% better. Missy is survived by her loving husband Jeff Narrell, sons and daughter in laws: Jeffrey Narrell (Amy), Clay Narrell (Amanda), Mother, Gay Nell Thomas, grandchildren, Braxton Narrell, Ace Narrell, Blake and Kaydie Wilemon, and Aria Bishop. Sister, Linda Blackman (Donnie). Missy was preceded in death by: sister, Carolyn Waugh, brother, Mike, Tbird, Thomas, father, Kenneth Thomas, grandparents, Esca and Violet Ridgeway, Lonnie and Inez Thomas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the family to assist with expenses or donate to Union Chapel United Methodist Church Children’s Program, 1212 Union Chapel Rd., Union Grove, Al, 35175. A Celebration of Missy’s Life will be held August 28, at 2pm, at 115 Dusty Trail, Union Grove, Al 35175.

Melissa Ann Narrell

September 28, 1969 - August 20, 2021