Melissa Estep
Nov 18, 1959 – Feb 12, 2026
Mrs. Melissa Estep, 66, of Lebanon passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at her home in Lebanon.
She was born Nov. 18, 1959, in Newnan, Ga., to the late Wayne and Marynelle Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mickey Cook. Wanelle Greene is the only living sibling.
Melissa is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Dan Estep and their daughter, Lindsey Estep, of Lebanon.
Melissa and Lindsey proudly traveled the globe with Dan, who served 23 years in the United States Navy, enjoying adventures in Marietta, Ga.; Whidbey Island,
Wash.; San Diego, Calif.; Okinawa; and Hawaii.
After settling in Waco, Texas, following Dan’s retirement from the Navy, Melissa served as the administrative assistant to the pastor and associate pastor at Highland Baptist Church for several years before transitioning to administrator of the nonprofit International Hoops for Hope.
In December 2020, Dan, Melissa and Lindsey moved to Oregon to be near family.
The Celebration of Life will be Saturday afternoon, March 7, at 2 p.m. at Hwy. 20 Church of Christ, with Pastor Machiel Greyling officiating.
Melissa was a loving and faithful wife, mother, sister, and friend. She loved music, played the piano, and led worship teams in Okinawa and Hawaii. Nothing pleased her more than singing praise to the Lord.
Survivors include husband (Dan), daughter (Lindsey), sister (Wanelle Greene), brother-in-law (Kevin Greene), nephew (Braden Greene), niece (Melissa Lowe), nephew (Jason Lowe), and grandnieces (Madison and Abby Lowe).
She will be sorely missed until the great reunion in the sky.