Melissa “Missy” J. Platt
Melissa “Missy” J. Platt Obituary
Melissa “Missy” J. Platt age 29, of 1425 Broadway Quincy, died on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. as the result of an auto accident at 386 E. 2533 Lane, Beverly Township. Missy was born June 18, 1979 in Quincy; a daughter of Vickie Platt.
Missy was a 1997 graduate of Payson Seymour High School and a graduate of the C.N.A. program at JWCC. She was a licensed C.N.A. at Blessing Hospital in the Rehabilitation Department.
Missy enjoyed her work and having fun with her friends.
Survivors include: her mom Vickie of Liberty, IL; a brother Teddy Platt and his wife Kelli of Hull, IL;
grandmother, Shirley Platt of Liberty; aunts and uncle, Theresa Hocking and her companion Kevin Cecil; Lee Platt and his wife Sheila; Melinda Tournear and her husband Rick and Tina Haley all of Liberty, IL; great-cousins Jessie White of Jacksonville, IL; Mitchell Hocking of Camp Point, IL; Josie and Dylan Hocking; Jazmine and Jessi Lochbaum all of Liberty and numerous other cousins also survive.
Missy was preceded in death by her grandfather, Theodore Platt and a cousin, Jesse Tournear.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in Payson New Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Ralph Smith. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family.
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I was Melissa’s supervisor on the Rehab Unit. I knew she was special from the day I met and interviewed her and basically hired her on the spot. She had extremely caring qualities with our patients. My favorite moment was when I came in early one day and she was playing songs a patient and his wife enjoyed and she was singing to him when getting him ready for his day. His wife absolutely LOVED Missy and she had such a special touch with him. She was dancing and waving a wash cloth while giving him a bath. To some, he was a challenge but to Missy he was her “favorite patient.” Many times on patient rouds she was recognized for her outstanding care and compassion. We are a small unit and a lot of tears were shed today. Welove and will miss here bright,smiling approach to patient care. God bless her family. She was certainly raised with great values and a wonderful sense of family which was evident in her care of her patients and her relationships with us,her co workers. She will truly be missed and remembered so fondly. If there is anything we can do, we are ready and able. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
missy was a great co-worker and will be missed greatly by her co-workers. she was always so happy and willing to help when needed. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
I just wanted to let you know i was thinking of you and your family. very sadden to see this life ended so shortly. i have few memories of missy, she will be deeply missed
Vicki, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Teresa
I am so very sorry to hear about Missy. I came to know her from working in the Security Department at Blessing Hospital. Missy was a very sweet woman who cared greatly about her job, our patients and others. I don’t think I ever saw her when she didn’t have a smile on her face!
God needed another angel and only the best would do, this is why our dear Missy, he chose you!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Sharon Sederwall
Blessing Hospital Surgical Instrument Tech, Security Officer and Telecommunications Operator
Vickie, I hope you know you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time. We love you, Deb