KILLIAN, Virginia Melissa (Missy)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 06/17/2005 Virginia Melissa Killian, 44, better known as "Missy", died suddenly, June 13, 2005 at the White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville. Missy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dec. 8, 1960 to Orville and Carlene "Connie" Harris. She was a resident of St. Johns. She loved the out doors and was devoted to family and friends. Her contagious smile and deep dimples contributed to the happiness of others. She worked as a childcare provider at the Old Fashioned Day Care Center in St. Johns. Her survivors include mother Connie Harris, St. Johns; fiancé Mike Duran, St. Johns; son Mathew Killian, Cottonwood; daughter Betty (Rip) Summers, St. Johns; brother Eddie (Pam) Harris, St. Johns; and sister Kathlene (Randy) Burchett, St. Johns. Her father Orville Harris, preceded her in death. Services for Missy will be announced at a later date. Burnham-Jewkes handled the arrangements.