Melissa Kay Lansdown, was born in Springfield, Mo. June 29, 1968 to Shirley Pippin. She left this world at the age of 54 on May 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Lonnie and Betsy Vest, three uncles: and father-in-law, Robert Lansdown. She left behind a big beautiful family, her mother, Shirley Pippin, her siblings: Michelle, Angie, Kim, Jesse and Rodney. Her husband of almost 30 years, Brian Lansdown. Her children: Amanda, Wendi, Branden, Kaylee, and Mariah. Her grandchildren: Aaliyah, Samantha, Breonna, Brandon, Paizlee, Lillie, Toni, Skyla, Paityn, Prestyn, River, Haydin, and many more that considered her a grandma: One great-granddaughter Iyanna and many nieces and nephews.
Missy was a beautiful person, so full of love. She loved her family to the moon and back, as she always said. They were the most important thing in her world. Missy used her awesome sense of humor to bring joy to all those around her. She could always find a reason to smile and her laughter was contagious. Missy loved spending time with family, reading books, lake trips and relaxing at the farm. She had a slight obsession with elephants, loved flowers and anything purple. More importantly, she loved the Lord. We know she is no longer in pain and is now at peace, with her Father in Heaven. Missy was much more than we can sum up on a piece of paper. This is just a glimpse of the amazing person she was. To all that knew her well, you know the kind, funny, silly, loving , good hearted person she was. We all lost one of the best people and she will be missed.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. No visitation or viewing is planned.