Melissa J. Newman, 65, of rural Montpelier, IN, (Wells Co.) passed away at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home in Montpelier, IN. She was born on Monday, January 12, 1959, in Detroit, MI.  She married Jerome K. Newman on Sunday, July 4, 1976, in Bluffton, IN.  Melissa had worked at different restaurants including Starbucks and enjoyed doing census work. She could never pass up a good bargain. Melissa enjoyed traveling to California, loved anything in purple, enjoyed taking pictures, and she loved her dogs. Melissa loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She will be sadly missed by her Husband - Jerome K. Newman, Montpelier, IN, Sons - Jerome (Rebecca) Newman, Bluffton, IN, Chad (Shanna) Newman, Markle, IN, Corey Newman, Montpelier, IN, Daughter - Shaya (Adam) Hormann, Montpelier, IN, Brother - David Henning, Luther, MI, Sisters - Melody Reed, Lakewood, WA, Esperanza "Espie" Martinez, CA, Grandchildren - Gavin Newman, Jordan Szarenski, Devin Caudill, Kayda Newman, Kipton Newman, Olivia Newman, Collin Hormann, Kailey Dawson, Addison Hormann, Kynzlee Newman, Rhiley Newman, Rhett Newman, Claire Hormann, and Great Granddaughter - Charlotte Hair.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Budd Henning, Mother - Doris Faye Williams, Granddaughter - Rhiannon Sophia Newman, and Adopted Grandparents - Wayne & Margaret Williams.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com