In loving memory of

MELISSA SUE PLETCHER
July 21, 1981 - October 17, 2008

Melissa Sue Pletcher, age 27, of Churubusco, IN passed away at 11:34 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on July 21, 1981 in Warrensburg, MO, she was the daughter of Tony E. and Debra Sue (Smith) Coe.She spent most of her lifetime in Noble County, IN where she attended Central Noble High School. On June 21, 2003, she married Mark Thomas Pletcher in Albion, IN and they have lived at their present home since March, 2008. A wife and homemaker, she loved her three boys and family time, jigsaw puzzles, precious moments, and talking on the phone.Survivors include her husband, Mark Thomas Pletcher of Churubusco, IN; 3 sons, Zachary Thomas, Anthony David and Andrew John Pletcher all of Churubusco; father, Tony E. (Beverly) Coe of South Whitley, IN; brothers and sisters, Christina A. Miller of South Whitley, Carriea K. (Jon) Coe and Trent Eugene (Lisa) Coe both of Seymour, IN, Michael Miller of FL, Elizabeth (Allen) Miller of Flippin, AR, Christopher D. Coe of South Whitley, Tiffiany N. (Jamie) Detar of Fort Wayne, IN and Jason A. Coe of South Whitley; grandparents, Duane (Shirley) Coe of Albion and David (Sandra) Smith of Columbia City; great-grandparents, John (Eleanor) Morgan of Merced, CA; in-laws, John (Sharon) Pletcher of Columbia City, IN; 2 aunts and uncles, Barbara (Barry) Craig of Albion, and Michelle (Ronald) Wilson of Albion; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Penny Eppelmann and cousins, Christopher, David, Shane, and Jamie Eppelmann.Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at funeral home with Dr. C. James Cress officiating. Memorial gifts may be given to the Pletcher family. To send family condolences or sign the guest register book, please visit www.demoneygrimes.comClick here to view video tribute**Video may take up to 2 minutes to load.

Tributes

Christy Macias wrote on Oct 22, 2008:

"Mark,I'm so sorry about you're loss. My heart breaks when i think about you and the boys! Please remember she'll always be with you guys. "

Carl Siler wrote on Oct 21, 2008:

"MarkMelissa cared more for her kids than probably anyone that I have ever met. I know that you will all miss her. Remember the good times and the love that she had for you all. Sometimes there is no good explanation as to why things happen like they do. Barb & I will remember you in prayer.Peace be with youCarl & Barb"

Tiffany & Jeff roach wrote on Oct 21, 2008:

"Mark, I am so sorry for your loss.. I Know she was a great person and i am so glad i got to know her... If you need anything please know we are here She will be truely missed.....R.I.P. Melissa"

Mark and Shannon Young wrote on Oct 21, 2008:

"Dear Mark,We are so sorry to hear about Melissa's passing. Our hearts break for you and the boys. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers."

Julie Coe wrote on Oct 21, 2008:

"I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Melissa. Although I only knew her when she was little I know she will be greatly missed!!! Tony & Bev, I'll be praying for you & yours!!!Julie. Allister and Andrea Coe"

MARK MILLER wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Sorry for your loss . Mark Miller ( Melissa's adoptive father )Debra Miller ( Melissa's Mother ) "

Sue Mulligan wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"To Melissa's family, May you know that Melissa is in God's hands and is being loved by Him. Take comfort in knowing where she is and that someday you will all be together again. Know that the rest of us are hurting for you and praying for you to make it through this terrible time. God does love you.Hugs & PrayersSue MulliganI was Anthony's speech teacher while he was at South Whitley Elementary."

Stephanie Hite wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"Mark, Sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stephanie & Keith Hite"

PEGGY TOMLINSON wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"I am very sad to hear about Melissa. It was my pleasure to be able to help her & her family with their new home. I wish she could have had more time to enjoy it with her family. My deepest sympathy to her husband and sons."

Randy Grimes wrote on Oct 20, 2008:

"To the Entire Pletcher Family;May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home "