Melissa Jean Frierdich

   Melissa Jean Frierdich of De Soto, Missouri was born on February 6^th, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter to Ursula Jones (Hess) and the late Jimmy Boyd Jones. Melissa departed this life on February 7^th, 2023 having reached the age of 51 years, and 1 day.

   Melissa is survived by her loving and devoted husband Aaron Frierdich of De Soto, Missouri, four cherished daughters, Karen and husband Michael Coleman of Blackwell, Missouri, Ashley Frierdich and fiancé Denny Ross of Blackwell, Missouri, Stephanie Reid of De Soto, Missouri; Six cherished grandbabies; Hope, Easton, Hayden, Hudson, Aayla, and Maylee; her Mother, Ursula Jones (Hess) of Cadet, Missouri; Sister, Ingrid Jones of Waterloo, Illinois; Brothers, Michael Jones of Cadet, Missouri, and Jimmy Don Jones of Cadet, Missouri; Father-in-law, Wolfgang Frierdich. Melissa also leaves behind Sister-in-law’s, Brother-in-law’s and many other dear and special relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

   In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Katie Frierdich and her mother-in-law, Ruth (Armbrecht) Frierdich.

   Melissa enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and especially her grandbabies. Melissa enjoyed thrift shopping, expressing her creativity though crafting, and she absolutely loved and helped everyone at any time of need.  Melissa loved her Lord and savior and was a devout member of the First Baptist Church in De Soto, Missouri. Melissa will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing her and loving her in return.