STEVENSON, Melissa Nadine 1978-2020

STEVENSON, BRUNSON, ARMSTRONG, WERKMEISTER

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 5/17/2020 at 08:14:08

Biography

Melissa Nadine Stevenson, 41, of Waterloo, Iowa, died at home of health complications on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

She was born on September 16, 1978 in Iowa City; the daughter of Todd and Rachella Stevenson. Melissa graduated from Independence High School and earned her Associates of Arts degree from Hawkeye Community College.

She worked as an industrial seamstress at Waterloo Tent & Awning and Powers Manufacturing. Melissa was also involved with the Human Rights Coalition.

Survived by: mother, Rachella Stevenson of Waterloo; father, Todd Stevenson of Independence; husband, Dylan Armstrong of Waterloo; her children, Lennon Stevenson and Chamberlain Armstrong both at home; brother, Jacob (Courtney) Stevenson of Cedar Falls; sister, Alexandria Stevenson of Waterloo; brother, Chace Brunson of Waterloo; brother, Beau Brunson of Waterloo; maternal grandparents, Larry and Nadine Werkmeister of Elk Run Heights; uncles and aunts, Michael Moore, Anthony (Mabel) Stevenson, Brian (Toni) Werkmeister, Brad (Shelly) Werkmeister; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by a son, Dylan Stevenson; and paternal grandmother, Peggy Stevenson.

Melissa was the rock and matriarch of her family. She loved spending time with family and friends. She organized reunions and holiday gatherings. She was free spirit who never met a stranger and welcomed everyone with open arms. The world will truly be less without her joy.

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Services:
A celebration of life will be held at a later date

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral service website