Obituary of Melissa H. Padgett

Ms. Melissa Hagaman Padgett, age 47, of Highway 194 North, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015 at her home. Born July 17, 1968 in Avery County, she was the daughter of Kathy Neatherly Clawson and Terry Hagaman. Melissa had worked with VOCA, and dedicated her life to serving others. She attended the Heart Church in Boone. She is survived by one son, Matthew Presnell of Boone, her mother, Kathy Neatherly Clawson of Boone, her father, Terry Hagaman and wife Sherry of Mooresboro, NC, one brother, Mark Hagaman and his children, Jessie and Waylon Hagaman all of Zionville, her boyfriend, Danny Harvey, Matthews grandmother, Della Presnell of Boone and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services for Ms. Melissa Hagaman Padgett will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 oclock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Benny Greene and Rev. Ben Cox. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Grace of God Rescue Mission, PO Box 212, Forest City, NC 28043. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 oclock until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with Melissas family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.