Melissa Ann Bennett Eads' Obituary
Celebration of life service for Melissa Ann Bennett Eads, 41 of Longview, will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Longview with Pastor Chris Reid officiating. The Lord called Melissa home on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Melissa was born on November 1, 1981 in Henderson Texas. She graduated from Kilgore High School in 1999. Melissa married Jacob Eads on June 9, 2016 in Kilgore Texas. She was a massage therapist for about 10 years. Melissa loved to serve the Lord, attend Bible studies, be outdoors, hiking, kayaking, kids, and the ocean. Her happiest moments were being with her family. She was an energetic, outgoing, loving, adventurous person who never met a stranger. Melissa was well known for always trying to help and be there for others and being a strong follower of Christ. Melissa Eads is survived by her husband Jacob Eads, son Niki Bargsley (fiance Karla Lopez), and son James Westmoreland (fiance Cierah Skinner) daughter Samantha Westmoreland, and son Jacob Lafluer. Father Milton Bennett, step-mother Stephanie Bennett, mother Julie Clark and step-father Dwight Clark. Sister Crystal Dover (husband James Dover), brother Christopher Bennett (wife Amy Bennett), and April Bennett. Mother and Father in laws Marcia and Matthew Eads, sister in law Lindsey Eads, and brother in law Casey Nobles (wife Trisha Nobles. One grandchild (expecting another) and 21 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. The family of Melissa Ann Bennett Eads wishes to thank the ICU nurses of Longview Regional Medical Center and our church family and friends who have sent prayers and support during this time.
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