Melissa Skeeters

Melissa “Lisa” Russelletta Skeeters was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 24, 2021, at age 48.

She was born to Russell and Elnora Skeeters on May 21, 1973. After graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School in 1992, Melissa attended Morris College and South Carolina State University.  During her studies, her aspiration was to become a part of the medical field and her dreams became a reality when she became a caretaker. She was a mother of two children Norvonna Skeeters and Norreay Skeeters. She was blessed with three beautiful grandchildren: Na’Jae Skeeters, Jy’ree Williams, and Khol’e Junie Williams.

Melissa loved music, cooking, and bringing family together. She loved laughter, making people smile, and reminiscing about the good times that she shared with people.  

She is survived by a sister: Pamela (Darryl) Williams and brothers Richard (Terri) Bullock and his children: Rico Bullock, Valencia Bullock, Teron Peterson, and LeTera Lopez; Brother Keldrick (Stefanie) Skeeters and his children: De Andre and DeAzyah Skeeters; Brother Lenewood Lewis and his children: Tyshawn Brown, Tashena Chestnut, BaShawn Lewis, Tewana Austin, Lenny Williamson, and Lendrea Lewis.  She is also survived by a Special Nieces: LaToya Bullock and Crystal Bullock; a Great Niece: Milani Harris; and special cousins: Leah Skeeters Jones and Derrick Gore.  Special Friends: Tara Crawford, LaTasha Evans, Bridgett Vereen, and Cheryl Morrison. And a special Goddaughter, LaPasha Evans.

Melissa Skeeters passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday December 30, 2021 at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel. There will be a graveside service held 11:00 a.m. Friday December 31, 2021 at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. 

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