Mellisa Ann Raphael

A gathering to celebrate the life of Mellisa Ann (Arnett) Raphael, 46, of Painesville Township, will be from 6-8 PM Monday, February 25, 2013 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mellisa passed away February 22, 2013 at her home.

She was born February 1, 1967 in Cleveland, and was a lifelong Lake County resident.

Mellisa was a creative lady, who enjoyed art, reading, nature, the beach and is best known for her laughter.

She is survived by her brother, Tim (Valerie) Arnett of Willoughby Hills; nephew, Jacob, niece Melody and cousin, Alexia Arnett of Findlay. She also leaves many aunts and uncles and their families in Ohio and West Virginia and her companion, Martin Hall of Painesville Township.

Her parents, Lacy Edward and Judith (Mullins) Arnett and cousin Karen Arnett are deceased.

Private burial will be in Whitehaven Memorial Park at a later date.