Melissa Sue Worton
November 11, 1978 ~ June 28, 2022
Melissa Sue Worton, 43, of Columbus, passed away on June 28, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 11, 1978, in Columbus, Indiana to Charles Mode Burns and Martha Lue Houchens Burns. She married Sebert Worton on September 14, 2012.
Melissa was a fun, loving woman who enjoyed many activities like swimming and spending her time with kids, grandkids, and family. She also enjoyed hummingbirds, gardening, and Bret Michaels of the band Poison.
Melissa is survived by her parents, Martha and Charles Burns, of Columbus, IN; spouse, Sebert Worton, of Columbus, IN; children, Christopher (Joelene) Howard, of Elizabethtown, IN; Tyler (Lindsey) Howard, of Columbus, IN; Kayla Burns, of Columbus, IN; Brooklyn Worton, of Columbus, IN; brothers, Jason (Brittany) Burns, of Columbus, IN; Charles “Moe” Burns, of Columbus, IN; and Nathan Burns, of Columbus, IN; grandchildren, Mylah Ditmer, Kahleesi Hendrickson, Leeland Howard, Jonathan Mings, and Ryker Howard; Aunt, Charlene Houchens; cousins, Karen (Richard) Sizemore, Shawn and Marcus Hupp, and Juana and Raquel Zapo; and her faithful, four-legged companion, Rocky.
She is preceded in death by an aunt, Phillis Shrum, a cousin, Jennifer Zapo, and a sister, Melissa Meredith.
Visitation is from 4 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. The funeral service is at 1 pm on Thursday, July 7, 2022, also at the funeral home. Father-in-law and Pastor Joe Worton will be officiating the service, and burial at Flatrock Baptist Cemetery will immediately follow the service.
Donations may be made to the funeral home for Melissa’s funeral expenses.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance, and leave a message of condolence to the family online at www.jewellrittman.com.
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Melissa and I were best friends in 7th grade. We had a falling out when we were young that destroyed our friendship but after years of seeing her around we began to speak again. I would speak to her every time I saw her and I got to know Kayla a little too when I was managing Save a Lot and I’m so glad I did. Melissa (Cateyes) and I never spoke of our past and I’m glad. Our futures were way more important and we had both grown up and were both proud moms and grandmas. I’m thankful that we were able to make amends years later and that I got a chance to see her again in life and see how happy she was. I’m so sorry to the family for their loss. She was so loved by many! We grew up in a great era and were all about some rock n roll and lots of eyeliner. I remember jamming out and putting on make up before we’d take off to run the streets. Lol. She taught me all about some eyeliner. We had the best looking 2 sets of eyes around if you asked us and I still wear my eyeliner the same way to this day! She effected more lives than she will ever know! Rest in peace Cateyes, you will never be forgotten!
I met Melissa at the FOM Benefit at Donner Park, it was a very Holy Spirit filled event, full of love, laughter, and prayers. I talked to her and she’s had such a sweet, loving spirit about her, I’m so grateful that she had given her heart to the Lord, she is resting in His presence forever.. my deepest sympathies to Sebert and her entire family and loved ones.. God fill you with all of Him. I love you all. Barbie Wiley
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SHE WAS A SWEET & LOVING MOTHER WILL BE SADLY MISSED
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You will forever be missed and loved Melissa. 💜 I will always cherish our memories, shopping, talking, and helping me raise Ryker. Thank you for everything and I will never forget you ever. You were the most loving person ever. Tyler Lee and Ryker Tyler Lee and me love and miss you to the moon and back. 💜 Fly high beautiful 💜
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You are so beautiful melissa i still keep asking why you but i talk to sebert and he said because God only takes the best and that you are the best my life really will not ever be same with out you i love you more 😘 all our hearts are broken i have so much to talk to you about right now i will see u again cuz and you know i love you with all my heart i know you are pain free and up there tell momma daddy and all our family i miss you all beautiful 😭😭😭
Although I’ve not seen you in a really long time, you were a very good natured woman. I pray that your family will find peace with your passing and know they you are in no more pain. God calls us all home and we never know our time until it arrives. Unfortunately some are taken away early in life, but God will make it ok. Sorry for your loss.
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