Melissa June Little went home to be with the Lord August 7, 2021. She was a great soldier of the cross, singing the praises of God most of her life. She greatly loved her family, friends, and her church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jo Little, grandparents Avery and Minnie Little, Cliff and Gladys Ridings. Survived by her father Rev. Jerry L. Little, Sr.; sons and daughters-in-law Korey and Hannah Davidson, Seth and Kori Davidson; son Aaron Davidson; daughter and son-in-law, Myra and Hank Radford. Brother and sister-in-law Lynn and Lisa Little, sister Becky McBrayer. Her grandchildren, Houston and Westlyn Radford, were the love of her life. She had several nieces, nephews, and Knob Road Church family she dearly loved. Nephews Marcus A. Little and Scotty A. Kidd along with Rev. James A. Willis will officiate the services. Family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Knob Road Baptist Church.  Funeral will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at Knob Road Baptist Church; burial 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at Morganton Cemetery.  Pallbearers: Seth Davidson, Korey Davidson, Dakota Pledge, Noah Pledge, Hunter Willis, Derek Radford, Wesley Herin, Corey Herin.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

2 Timothy 4:7-8  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org