Melessia "Missy" Harper-Butler

Spartanburg, SC - - Melessia "Missy" Ann Harper-Butler, 55, of 3704 Cowpens Pacolet Road, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the wife of James Butler and the daughter of Allen Harper of Gallipolis, Ohio and the late Jane Koontz Harper. She enjoyed crafting, camping and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Butler was a Registered Nurse and a member of Carolina Baptist Church of Spartanburg.

In addition to her husband, also surviving are four sons, Seth Harper (Summer) of Charlotte, Jakeb Butler of the home, Johnathan Lundeen of Pacolet and Zachary Conard of Landrum; a daughter, Jannelle Fitch (Martel) of Boiling Springs; a step-daughter, Nichole Carroll of Boiling Springs; a brother, Chuck Harper (Bobbie) of Fostoria, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; two nephews raised in the home, Jason Harper and Aaron Harper; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Harper.

The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Carolina Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow 11:00AM at the church with Reverend Mark Williamson and Reverend Damon Keels officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite #100, Charlotte, NC, 28207.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at  www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC