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Melissa M. Smith

April 02, 1968 - March 07, 2023

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Obituary For Melissa M. Smith

Fitchburg – Melissa M. Smith, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2023. She was born on April 2, 1968 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Melissa was preceded in death by her daughter Carrie Buie and her father Steven Smith. Melissa is survived by her mother Paula Burke; siblings Tom (Bonnie) Smith, John Smith, Donna (Mark) Lessner, Steve (Stacy) Smith, Sarah (Tony) Elzen; grandson Dantae Smith; close friend Byron Gorman; and lots of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Melissa’s grandson Dantae’s education fund. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257

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  • June 16, 2024

    Teairra Phillips

    Now she is with her daughter! Carrie and Melissa are together hug my mom for me!

  • May 08, 2023

    nikki

    Melissa was my best friend and a wonderful,loving and forgiving person. I miss her so much and life is duller without her. I pray we shall meet again in another time and or life. I LOVE YOU MELISSA AND THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND!!😇🤗🥰😍

  • March 16, 2023

    Kyle Crawford

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