Melissa Lynn Hays

July 4, 1977 - February 8, 2021

Melissa Lynn Rowe Hays, age 43, of Pounding Mill, VA, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Richmond, VA. Melissa was born on July 4, 1977 in Buchanan County, VA and was the daughter of Junior Rowe of Bradshaw, WV, and Linda Gail Church Smith and her husband, Jimmy Smith, Jr. of Claypool Hill, VA. She was a graduate of Richlands High School and was a homemaker. She was a lifetime resident of the area. Melissa will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by Her husband, Anthony Hays Daughter, Mercedes Josey Leigh Hays of the home Stepson, Anthony Neal Rogers of Glenville, GA Sisters: Katrina Stillwell of Claypool Hill, VA Dottie Jane Smith of Claypool Hill, VA Stepsister, Allison Rowe of Bradshaw, WV Brother, J.R. Rowe of Claypool Hill, VA Special Nieces and Nephews: Tyler, Malachlai, Logan, Paige, Leia, and Zach A Host of family and friends also survive. Memorial services from Melissa Lynn Rowe Hays will be conducted Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Evangelist Bob Smith officiating. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com