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- Columbian-Progress, Mississippi, Friday, December 18, 2020
Melissa Bass Adams, 45, Columbia
Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Good Hope Baptist Church for Melissa Bass Adams, 45, of Columbia, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Burial followed in Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Justin Cameron officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday, Dec. 11, at Good Hope Baptist Church.
Her beautiful smile was the first thing you noticed when she walked in a room. Her smile, many talents, and bright personality helped her achieve many accomplishments in her life. From walking across the stage in the Miss Hospitality pageant, to representing Marion County as Junior Miss, she was always a shining light in her community.
Her greatest accomplishment was when she became a mom to Lexi and six years later to Olivia. She loved spending time with her girls and was always their biggest fan, no matter what they were doing. There was no doubt how much she loved her family. She loved with her whole heart.
She was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church. A gifted pianist, she served God and the church in that role for many years. She loved taking walks and just enjoyed being out in nature. She was passionate about books and was an avid reader her whole life, reading her favorites again and again. She probably read "Gone with the Wind" too many times to count. Even though Melissa was a private person, she was always just a phone call away for anyone who needed her.
She was an incredible school teacher for over 20 years in Louisiana and Mississippi. She was dedicated to her students and rarely missed a day of work. No matter the circumstances she would be prepared and ready to teach. In her years spent in the classroom, she shaped the lives of hundreds of children. She loved them all and they loved her in return. She used her last red pen and wrote her last lesson plan at G.W. Carver Elementary School, where she will be missed by her students and coworkers.
In her last Facebook post, Melissa shared a story entitled "The Train." The message of the story is that we must live in the best way, love, forgive and always offer the best of who we are. She leaves behind the most beautiful memories for her family, friends, students and coworkers that will forever be treasured.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ginny Porter Bass, and her grandparents, Louie and Lou Dean Porter and Earl and Carrie Bell Bass.
Survivors include her two daughters, Lexi Parvin (James) of Purvis and Olivia Adams of Columbia; father, Wesley Bass (Sandra) of Columbia; one sister, Kim Shoemake (Stephen) of Sumrall; one brother, Adam Bass (Connie) of Columbia, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Greg Watts, Tommy Pennington, Hunter Townsend, Josh Anthony, A.J. Bass and Steve Byrd.
Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia was in charge of the arrangements.
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