Melissa Ann Measles Kell, age 55 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her residence.

Melissa was born October 20, 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a former Huddle House Manager. She enjoyed crocheting but most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren that affectionately knew her as Yaya. Melissa is preceded in death by her father Paul Measles and her mother Linda Ann Mosley Sprout.

Survivors include her two daughters Katelin Johnson and husband Shayne, Katarina Hill

Grandchildren: Malachi Young and Whittney Yott

Sister: Linda Pease

Significant other: Joey Johnson

Step-father: Oren Sprout

Melissa's family has entrusted Hunter Funeral Home with her cremation and no public services are planned

Memorials may be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO BOX 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the Kell family with cremation expenses