Melissa Hailey Rikard, 46, of Ashland, Mississippi passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on November 29, 2025. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 5, 1979 to Steven Hailey and Deborah Hunt Weldon. Melissa was a Medical Assistant and was Baptist by faith.
Melissa is survived by her parents, three daughters, Hannah Matthews of Ashland, Dakota Box
of Holly Springs, Hailey Rikard of Olive Branch, a brother, Steven Hailey of Nashville, a sister,
Stephanie Morgan of Mt Pleasant and four grandchildren.
Ms. Rikard will be laid to rest at a graveside service on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00 in Calvery Cemetery in Ashland. |