Melissa Jo Wise
  • Born on: December 17, 1958
  • Departed on: March 15, 2017
  • Resided in: Keokuk, IA

Melissa Jo Wise

Melissa Jo Wise died on March 15, 2017

She was 58 years old at the time of her death. Born Melissa Jo Gorham to Richard and Helen Gorham of Keokuk, IA.

One brother Allan (Debbie) Gorham of Burlington, IA and one sister Robin Gorham of Keokuk, IA. She has one child, a daughter, Heather (Matarr) Koita of Keokuk, IA. Four grandchildren. Khalil Wise of Keokuk, IA Jakiya Wise of Ft. Madison, IA Tyrese Wise of Keokuk, IA and Kenyana Saisi of Lenexa, KS. One great grandchild Asher Minton of Ft. Madison, IA.

She was proceeded in death by her mother.

She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High School and also received a degree from SCC. At the time of her death she was employed at Keokuk Area Hospital. She liked spending time with her daughter, grandchildren and her father.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the Great River Medical Center ICU nurses and doctors who gave her and us your all. Flowers and memorial donations can be made directly to the family of Melissa.

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