Melissa Rakes Craighead Obituary
The passing of Melissa Rakes Craighead of Shawsville, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 28, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Melissa Rakes' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Mason and Regent Rakes; her father Morris Rakes; and her brother Ricky Rakes. She is survived by: her mother Alice Rakes; her husband Paul Craighead; her son Zachary Craighead; her sister Donna Akers (Todd); and her aunt Linda Hollandsworth. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Park United Methodist Church.
