Melissa Lynn “Missy” Braden, 58, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. Missy was born on January 3, 1966 to Neely and Carolyn Kennedy. She worked as a cosmetologist for many years owning and operating Fancy Fixins Salon. She was a lover of animals and adored her Bama and Barkley. Missy was a member of First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 26, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Bro. Parrish Hartley, Bro. Clayton Todd, Kerisa Thrasher Burns and Bryer Mayo officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 11-3 at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
Missy is survived by many cousins and friends, too many to name. She made everyone feel special and loved and would do anything she could to help someone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Braden; her parents; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and her beloved Barkley.
Pallbearers will be Alan Williams, Mike Thorn, Bryer Mayo, Mason Sparks, Jacob Thrasher and Andy Deaton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Warren, Mark Nichols, Todd Crane and Benji Braden.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Montana Missions, P.O. Box 72, Vardaman, MS 38878, St. Jude at www.stjude.org/donate or to the charity of your choice.
