Melissa Rena Reid's Obituary
Melissa "Missy" Reid (Smith)
December 30, 1967 – September 2, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Reid, 57, of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Mount Clemens after a courageous two and a half-year battle with colon cancer.
Born on December 30, 1967, in New Orleans, Missy spent the majority of her life in Michigan, with a brief but memorable chapter in Florida. Missy was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose presence could light up any room.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Chase (Chris); her cherished grandchildren, Jonathan and Sawyer; her mother, Paula Gadulka (Stan); her sister, Sherry (Tim); her brother, Matt; and a wide circle of cousins and lifelong friends who will forever carry her in their hearts.
Missy had a gift for connection. She was the first to pick up the phone, always eager to share the latest news, offer a listening ear, or simply say hello. Her love for socializing and making memories with those around her brought joy and comfort to many.
Missy’s warmth, laughter, and love will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller
A Memorial Service to celebrate Missy’s life will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with the Funeral Service to be held between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, located at 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to offer a donation may do so through Melissa’s daughter Chase via one of the following methods:
Venmo: @cnareid
Zelle: 5863662270
Cash app: $cnar59
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