Melissa Jean Baugh Obituary (1973 - 2017)

Melissa Jean Baugh, 43, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:23 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 at her home.Her visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. She will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the funeral home. A private family inurnment will be in Funks Grove Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to Marcfirst.Melissa was born August 30, 1973 in Bloomington.She is survived by her mother, Kris Baugh of Bloomington; a brother, Charles (Jill) Baugh of Normal; 4 nieces and nephews, Stephen, Ariella, Payton and Dillon; her father, Gary (Rhonda) Baugh of Mason City, paternal grandmother, Norma Scott of Bloomington; and four half siblings, Amy Armstrong, Sarah Lucas, Andrew Baugh and Claire Steinkruger.She was preceded in death by grandparents, Margaret Rose and Horace Boyd, Charles Lester Baugh and Ronald Scott.Melissa enjoyed shopping, giving hugs and never knew a stranger. She brought joy to complete strangers and always seemed to know something about those she met. She made gifts, including beads and enjoyed giving them to others.Also surviving are her beloved cats, Bart, Lisa and Princess Bear.The family would like to express a special thank you to Marcfirst and all the caregivers that helped care for Melissa.