Mrs. Melissa “Missy” Bridges West, age 48, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi. A memorial celebration of life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31st, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Lowrey officiating. Arrangements are being made by Porter Funeral Home.
Missy was born on April 30, 1978, in Louisville, MS. She was a graduate of Louisville High School and East Mississippi Community College, where she completed her nursing degree. Missy served her community as an LPN for 27 years at Louisville Medical Clinic and the Hudspeth Center of Louisville. Missy lived a life filled with love, faith, family, friendship, and service. Missy’s legacy will live on through the family, friends, and countless memories left behind.
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 (NIV).
Missy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Daniel Bridges.
Missy is survived by her husband, Scott West of Louisville, MS; her daughter, Kaleigh Allen of Indianapolis, IN; her son, Cayson Allen of Louisville, MS; her mother, Helen Lang (Ken) Hooks of Louisville; her brothers, Bobby (Kathy) Orr of Starkville, Greg Orr of Louisville, and Robin (Ashley) Bridges of Birmingham, AL; her sisters, Melinda (Ken) Williams of Mathiston, MS, Janet (Robert) Myers of Mathiston, MS, and Pam (Robert) McCool of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
