Melissa Jo Hawkins

Melissa (Missy) Bullard Hawkins, 48 of Knoxville passed on to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends at Oak Ridge Methodist on May 1, 2018. Preceded in death by Father, David Joe Bullard, Mother, Sandra Bunch-Mize, Brother, Michael Bullard and Grandfather Rev. Joe Bullard. Missy is survived by Daughter, Hope Merrick and Husband Brandon Merrick, Daughter, Rosa Sticht, Son, Justin LaFentres, two grandsons Brysen Merrick and Vance LaFentres, three granddaughters, Karoline Merrick, Olyveah Jo Merrick and Cora Sticht. Sisters Pamela Little, Gena, April, Tabitha and Dori Bullard. Brothers, Joseph and Benejamin Bullard, Grandmother Mildred Bullard, Best Friend Rita Brown, Aunt Angela Wires and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will be holding the receiving of Family and Friends at Mynatt Funeral Home, the Fountain City Chapel on Sunday May 6, 2018 from 5-7pm with a service to follow. Special thanks to Oakridge Medical Center, Vanderbilt Hospital and the many nurses for the excellent care. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com