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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Melissa Updegraff, 46 years old, born on July 5, 1968, and passed away on January 15, 2015. We will remember her forever.
July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022
Well Missy alot has happened since you left this earth. You'd be 54 and smiling and enjoying life if you were here. Tony has grown his wings and i know he's in heaven with you. Some day il see you again and I hope to hear that laugh and see your smile. I know your kids doing well because you raised them. Till we meet again luv ya.
January 23, 2019
January 23, 2019
Melissa,
I can't believe its been 4 years already since you left this earth. I can't believe that Barry is there with you as well. While going thru some old pictures I came across of some of us when Gabi was a baby and we went to Rain Forest Cafe with Amber and Michael. Oh how I wish we could all see that smile I saw. Miss and luv you girl!!! 
Tammy Williams now
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas in Heaven Missy and Barry. I miss you both. Keep watching over us. Love you.
July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018
Missy,
I can't believe its been 3 years already, I'm sure much has changed for your family since your departure to heaven. Many still miss you girl and that beautiful laugh and smile you always had. RIP my friend
February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016
Still missing you every day. You touched so many people Missy. Life will never be the same without you. We all miss you so much. Love you! Jen
January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016
Missy it's still hard to believe that your gone. You were such a gentle soul and always had a smile. Which I missed after I left Metso. I'm only sorry that I didn't keep in touch . You have touched many lives including mine. Rest in peace my friend
January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016
Missy my dear dear friend! it has been a year since you passed and I still miss you every single day and think of you every day. I remember your smile and your willingness to be there for anyone no matter what, you are truly missed deeply and I still have moments when I think of you and will cry , you were truly the best friend and most caring person I have ever known. you will always be in my heart and thoughts . Love you and miss you so much..  Friends Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Penny
August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
I miss you every day. I know that you're with me...just not the way I want you to be. I know you'd laugh at me when I say they'll full of it when they say it gets easier with time...because it really doesn't. It's just different. I don't miss you any less today than I did the day that you died. I think about all the things we did growing up together and I truly thank God that he gave me you. i would give my right arm for more time with you. I mean that. I honestly do. You would be so proud of Michael. I sat and looked and listened to him the other day when he was doing my hair...he's come so far. He's so strong. Amber and I, on the other hand, lol, both have our anger issues over losing you....she is a lot like her "Aunt Jenny"...you always said that.You would be very proud of her for her work in the Air Force. I know that she worries about that. Barry is hanging in there but misses you every day...how could he not. You were the most amazing wife. Always loving and supportive. Not only to him and the kids but to everyone. That's what makes you so unforgettable. I will always love and miss you my friend. Please keep watching over all of us. You were an Angel on Earth, now you're my Angel in Heaven.
August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
I miss you every day. I know that you're with me...just not the way I want you to be. I know you'd laugh at me when I say they'll full of it when they say it gets easier with time...because it really doesn't. It's just different. I don't miss you any less today than I did the day that you died. I think about all the things we did growing up together and I truly thank God that he gave me you. i would give my right arm for more time with you. I mean that. I honestly do. You would be so proud of Michael. I sat and looked and listened to him the other day when he was doing my hair...he's come so far. He's so strong. Amber and I, on the other hand, lol, both have our anger issues over losing you....she is a lot like her "Aunt Jenny"...you always said that.You would be very proud of her for her work in the Air Force. I know that she worries about that. Barry is hanging in there but misses you every day...how could he not. You were the most amazing wife. Always loving and supportive. Not only to him and the kids but to everyone. That's what makes you so unforgettable. I will always love and miss you my friend. Please keep watching over all of us. You were an Angel on Earth, now you're my Angel in Heaven.
July 22, 2015
July 22, 2015
Missy there is not a day goes by that i don't think about my dear , dear friend..I miss you so much and there are times i hear a certain song or I think of our Missy and Penny trips and brings a smile and tears.  We had alot of great memories and i will treasure them. You were an amazing friend and like a sister to me. I miss you so much. Till we meet again, love you so much
July 5, 2015
July 5, 2015
Happy 47th Missy! Still missing you every day. I love you. Until we meet again my friend...you're always in my heart.
February 1, 2015
February 1, 2015
I still can't believe you're gone. I miss you every day. You will always be in my heart. Forever. I love you Mis.
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
Missy was such a warm person welcoming us to Pathway when we first joined. She was in the nursery with our baby Marley and has watched her grow since birth. Every time we would drop Marley off with her, she would get a huge smile on her face and i can't count how many times she told us Marley was one of her favorite babies in the nursery. She will be missed by our whole family!!
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
Barry, Your family is surrounded by the love of many. We pray that in this difficult time, the love of God shelters you and mends the pain as you move forward. Let the memories of Missy's life comfort you and hold them close to your heart. We can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling, but let us share our heart-felt condolence. We continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Missy and her beautiful smile. Until we meet again someday... xo
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
Missy's sweet spirit and beautiful smile will be greatly missed.
January 18, 2015
January 18, 2015
'When Matthew told of Missy's passing I just stopped in my tracks. I remember Missy from school and church. She always had a smile and positive thoughts when speaking about our boys!' My prayers are with your family at this sad time. Amber your tribute and words were beautiful!
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
I will miss her voice, loved hearing her talk.
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
To the Updegraff Family. With a heavy heart I am so sorry for your loss. Missy was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold and a beautiful smile that could light up a room. She will be missed by so many.. I knew Missy many years ago when she went to school with my oldest son and reconnected with her when her daughter went to school with my twins. A beautiful women inside and out. RIP and know you were loved very much by all who knew you. God Bless.
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
I love you mom. You were the most precious thing in my life. Whenever I feel a breeze on my face, I'll know you're sending love my way. You are the most amazing person and I'll never forget all you taught me. I'll make you proud. Don't worry about me. I love you
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
I'm so deeply saddened by Missy's passing. I'm still in shock over this. I knew Missy from school and she was a very good friend. She was always so nice and sweet and always there when you needed someone to talk too. Very blessed to have known her. R.I.P. Missy, will never forget you.
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
I am so sorry to have heard about Missy's passing , this is a sad sad time. She was a great lady, who would have given anything to you and helped you at anything you needed. We were blessed to have known her and to have worked with her. Rest now, to her family, you are in my prayers.

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July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022
Well Missy alot has happened since you left this earth. You'd be 54 and smiling and enjoying life if you were here. Tony has grown his wings and i know he's in heaven with you. Some day il see you again and I hope to hear that laugh and see your smile. I know your kids doing well because you raised them. Till we meet again luv ya.
January 23, 2019
January 23, 2019
Melissa,
I can't believe its been 4 years already since you left this earth. I can't believe that Barry is there with you as well. While going thru some old pictures I came across of some of us when Gabi was a baby and we went to Rain Forest Cafe with Amber and Michael. Oh how I wish we could all see that smile I saw. Miss and luv you girl!!! 
Tammy Williams now
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas in Heaven Missy and Barry. I miss you both. Keep watching over us. Love you.
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January 21, 2015

I worked with Missy for many years at Metso Minerals and although I have not seen her or talked to her in many years.  When I called in March to Metso there she was answering the phones with that sweet and kind voice we all knew her by.  I have thought of her often and missed the good times we once had.  I missed out on alot of good things with her like seeing Amber and Michael growing up, but when I spoke to her after so many years, it was like we never parted.  That is who Missy was and I as well as many will grieve and miss her for years to come.  I'm sure she is flying with the Angels and smiling down at us saying don't cry because I am with him and I will be watching over you.  I say Fly Missy Spread those wings and soar.

Love Ya Missy

Tam 

Life with Mis

January 17, 2015

I have so many great memories of this wonderful women.  My favorites are all the jokes we played on each other and others at work.  Like the time she and Linda Leas put a picture of me on the front of my car and I drove around for days before knowing it.  And then the time she insisted that she could tell the difference between a Maple donut and Duncan donuts. Her favorite was the devil cream donut, so i bought one from duncan and put it in a maple bag.  She never knew. And our runs to DQ for a blizzards, the ice cream truck stopping at Arch Street.  We were told about that one.  Working with her and Linda Leas was like having a sister and mother who cared for you more then your own family.  And how can we not talk about that beautiful smile, you didn't often see her without one on her beautiful face.  This gorgeous women was the most honest loving person I had the great pleasure of knowing.  She was my far one of my best friends, who was always there for me.  I used to talk to her about everything and she would always give me the best advice.  It always wasn't want I wanted to hear but it always was the best for me. I may not have talked with her everyday in the recent years, but she was always there with that soft, kind voice on the other end of the phone when I needed her. 

She was a wonderful mother who loved her children with all her heart, they always came first in her life. And the most faithful wife a husband could ask for, she loved you Barry so much.  I love you and will miss you dearly. 

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