Melissa Sue MCGUIRE
March 10, 1960 - March 16, 2021

Melissa Sue “Reed” McGuire was born in Dallas on March 10, 1960. She died in my arms on March 16, 2021. Melissa and I met in 1976 while attending high school at R.L. Turner in Carrollton, Texas. We dated throughout our high school and college years. Melissa graduated from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor Degree in art.

In 1982, with the blessing of Wallace and Lois Reed, we were married. Melissa worked in advertising with Betty Martin Agency, and North Star Homes, as advertising director.

In 1988, we welcomed Katherine “Katie” Lyn into the world, followed by Christopher “Chris” Randall, in 1990. The kids were her world. Katie danced, and Melissa didn’t miss a performance. Melissa was a den mother to Chris as a cub scout, as well as five or six other unruly young boys. She enjoyed serving the city of Coppell during her time working for Stringfellow School at First United Methodist Church, and later Town Center Elementary and the Coppell Independent School District Administrative Building.

If you knew Melissa, she was an avid crafter who also loved to read. We enjoyed many trips to Ruidoso, New Mexico, both alone together and later with the kids. It is our “happy place.” The Northern California coast and wine country became a favorite place to explore and enjoy each other’s company, too. Melissa is survived by Katie, Jed, Ava, and Addie Myers, as well as Chris, Myka, Finley, and Piper McGuire. Her parents, Wally and Lois, and her brothers, Wally and Kevin, have and will continue to hold me up throughout these times. She is also survived by her beloved nieces and nephews, along with their families. My strength to endure Melissa’s death comes from the love of countless close friends, made over the years (Bunco Ladies especially)!

Sophie and I will miss her until the end of our days.

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Coppell on April 26, 2021 at 1pm.