Melissa ( Missy) Ann Ijames,53, of O'Fallon, MO, passed away on August 2, 2022. She was born on February 3, 1969 in Oakland, CA to Steven Shackelton  and Hazel Ann Hudspeth . Missy attended the local schools with her two sisters, Lana, Christina. The family moved from California to Missouri, in the early 1980's. Missy was blessed with two wonderful sons, William and Matthew. She was a hard worker and worked in customer service at Bob Evan's and Kohl's .Missy enjoyed crafts, dollhouses, birdhouses, and spending time in the garden. She was funny, loving and generous to a fault. Missy was talkative and enjoyed making people laugh. Missy will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and love her.

She is survived by her mother, Hazel Ann and husband James Stagner of O'Fallon, MO, two sons, William and wife Sarah Beatovich of  Winfield, MO and Matthew A. Hudspeth of St. Louis,MO, three grandsons, Dean, Blake and Ryder, one brother, 2 sisters, Lana (Brian) Schmiehausen, Christina (Richard) Turner, and two younger half- sisters, step-siblings, Jackie (Will) Jennings, James Stagner III, Rachel  Vincent and Rebecca Stagner, many  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Missy was preceded in death by her father, Steven Shackelton and her grandparents.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379.

Funeral- will also be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379. Rev. John Thrower to officiate. Memorials- Crider Center or Dream Center (Journey Church) or Donor's Choice c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com