Melissa K. Gleason, 58, of Frankfort, passed away April 24, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 11, 1966 in Frankfort, IN to Walter W. “Doc” & Sharon K. (Martin) West. She married Philip M. Gleason Jr. and he survives.
Melissa attended Frankfort High School. She had worked at the Kork ‘n Keg. In her spare time, she enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Philip of Frankfort, daughters, Kelli (Rodney) Barber of Frankfort, Kimberly (Rodney) Jones of Frankfort, fur baby, Snow, siblings, Walter (Andrea) West of Frankfort, Joseph (Rhonda) West of Cutler, Christopher (Ellie) West of Illinois, Brenda (Dan) Hickerson of Frankfort, 6 grandchildren, Mariah Jones, Taylor Morgan, Korbin Lake, Abigayle Lake, Kiley Barber, Kizer Barber, 2 great-grandchildren, Branson & Weston Byrd and baby Timothy Cearing, who is expected to arrive in July.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Nikki Nicole Morgan and sister, Mary Etta West.
Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Memorial donations may be made to Goodwin Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.