After being placed on a ventilator due to complications
from COVID-19, Melissa was given a twenty percent
chance of survival. By the grace of God, she made a full
recovery. Two years later, she shares the story of her
illness, spiritual struggles, and recovery, all while
focusing on the importance of intercessory prayer.
Melissa was born in Anderson, South Carolina. She grew
up in the Cheddar community and graduated from
Lander University with a degree in Elementary
Education. She and her husband Tommy have been
married since 1992 and currently reside in Powdersville,
South Carolina. They have two grown children.