Billie Melissa Rose, age 46, of Ten Mile, passed away suddenly May 20, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. She was a graduate of Tellico Plains High School and the Tennessee Technology Center’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program. Melissa was an active member of Faith Promise Church in Knoxville. At Faith Promise, Melissa served in many different ministries including groups, information, greeting and next steps.

Melissa lived out her faith and love of Jesus Christ by having a heart for others and always loving others before herself. Melissa was passionate about time with her family and dedicated her life to loving them. Melissa enjoyed family time activities such as camping and days on the lake with family and friends. Melissa enjoyed her time in the garden and cooking for the ones she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Blake and Dorothy Young.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years: William Howie Rose; daughter: Samantha Jayde Rose; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Howard and Debbie Rose; brother-in-law: Travis Rose; sisters: Pam Packett (Rodney), Linda Akins (Danny), Vickie Raper (Robbie), and Shannon Harris (Tracy); numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends from her Faith Promise small group: Leann and David Sohm, Susan and Don Blackburn, Lisa and Jeff Packett, Amy Kealing, Frances and Wayne Brooks, Janet and Larry Sather, Becky and Roger Efferson, Ann Simmons, Dee Walker, and Gail Dockins.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Faith Promise Church 10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Rose Fuller Cemetery.

Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the Rose family.