Melissa Ann (Kalchbrenner) Collins

Melissa Ann Kalchbrenner Collins, 47, of Pelham, passed away on July 15, 2024, at her home.

Born February 22, 1977, Melissa was the daughter of William "Bill" Kalchbrenner and Shirley Cameron Richardson. Her beautiful singing voice and piano skills brought joy to those around her. She could play it by ear. As a nurse, she loved caring for others. Melissa cherished her three girls, who were her pride and joy.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Kalchbrenner and sister, Joy Richardson.

She leaves behind three daughters: Hailei Fulton, Courtney Fulton, and Emily Fulton; her father, Bill Kalchbrenner and wife Sue; her mother, Shirley Richardson and husband Jerry; brother, Jeffrey Richardson and wife Kristie. She also leaves behind her sister, Kathryn Daniel and husband Joey; her step siblings, Scott Seitz and wife Season, and Kelli Baird and husband Randy; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be 5:00PM Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in the Wright Funerals-Cremations Chapel of High Point.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremation, High Point, is handling the arrangements.