Melissa Jo Brill
August 25, 1967 – August 1, 2024
Melissa Jo Brill, 56, of Carterville, Missouri, died August 1, 2024, at home.
She was born on August 25, 1967, to Rosalie (Long) Brill and Oscar Brill in Joplin, Missouri.
She was her Webb City High School yearbook editor, and received her degree from Columbia University of Missouri. Melissa retired from the City of Kansas City, Missouri where she was employed in a management position at city hall.
She enjoyed working at the yearly Renaissance Festival. She enjoyed performing locally in plays; as well as assisting backstage. She belonged to a book club and Toastmasters.
Survivors include her father, Oscar Brill; siblings, Vicki Cunningham, Brenda Ritz, Gary Brill, and Debra Leffler.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosalie Brill; one sister, Janice Lynne Brill, one brother, Scott Cadwallader; and several beloved furbabies.
A celebration of life graveside service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.
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I miss you already, Meli. We knew each other for about six years, via FB, but had so much in common. You had the unique ability to make all of us feel like your best friend. May your memory always be a blessing to your many friends and your family.
Shelley, you’re so right; Meli had the ability to make us feel like we were old friends. Such a loss. 💔
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