Melissa Ramsey Swinton, daughter of the late Sam Ramsey, Jr. and the late Estelle Waring Ramsey, was born November 5, 1966 in Eutawville, SC. She departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC and joined the Lord's heavenly flower garden.

Melissa received her education in the public schools of Orangeburg County. She was a 1984 graduate of Holly Hill-Roberts High School. She studied cosmetology at Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC. She was employed in various occupations: Carolina Nursery, a Chef at Blacks Camp (six years), a back-up supervisor at the Coastal Center (nine years), a Home Health Caregiver with Saints Care Agency, and a Bus Assistant with Berkeley County School District (seven years).

From birth, Melissa was at the Johnson Temple COGIC. At an early age, she gave her life to the Lord. She served Christ at Johnson Temple in many capacities. Melissa was a faithful Adult Sunday School teacher, a powerful Prayer Warrior, a loving hospitality worker, a member of the Adult Choir and a member of the Praise Team. Melissa was an avid Bible Study student and was also licensed as an Evangelist Missionary. She was always willing to serve the body of Christ in whatever capacity she was needed. Her love for God motivated her life in ministry. While serving at Johnson Temple COGIC, Melissa also attended Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church, Bonneau, SC with her loving husband for more than 25 years.

After serving the Johnson Temple COGIC for many years, she served at the Outreach to the Unreach Deliverance Church where the Apostle LeGrand Ingram is the angel of the house.

On September 24, 1988, Melissa was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Raymond Swinton. To this loving union, they were blessed with three children.

Melissa was preceded in death by her mother, Estelle W. Ramsey; her father, Sam Ramsey, Jr.; five brothers, Alfred Waring, Jerome, Sammie, James and Robert Ramsey; three brothers-in-law, Jacob and Elijah Rollerson and Joe Swinton; and one sister-in-law, Vernell Swinton.

Melissa leaves to cherish loving memories: her beloved husband, Raymond Swinton; two daughters, Marisa Swinton (fiancé, Keith Rivers) of Ladson, SC and Tiffany Swinton of Moncks Corner, SC; one son, Raymond D. Swinton, Jr. of Moncks Corner, SC; two sisters, Vernessa (Elder Horace) Brooks of Holly Hill, SC and Margaret (Apostle LeGrand) Ingram of Cross, SC; one brother, Frank Ramsey of Cross, SC; five sisters-in-law, Emily Waring and Melony Ramsey of Eutawville, SC, Lucille Ramsey of Cross, SC, Charlene Milligan of Pineville, SC and Evalena Wallace of St. Stephen, SC; five brothers-in-law, John (Anna Mae) Swinton, Jr., David (Wendy) Swinton, James Swinton all of St. Stephen, SC, Benjamin (Lisa) Swinton of Cross, SC and Kendrick (Winter) Swinton of Moncks Corner, SC; a loving Goddaughter, Ke'Nasia Taste; life-long friends, Shirley Lee, Maple Jackson and Emma Lemon; special cousin, Cynthia Tindall; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020, 12:00 p.m., at Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church Cemetery, 2898 Highway 52, Bonneau, SC. As per CDC guidelines for COVID-19, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing at the viewing and the service. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh