Daughter of Harvey Sr. and Barbara (Whiteman) Johnson. She married Roger L. Arnett on June 26, 1982 at Canton. He survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Barbara Johnson; two daughters, Ashley (Richard) Thurm and Kathryn Arnett; one son, Zachary Arnett; and his significant other, Kalah Jockisch; one grandson, Todd Leveque; four brothers, Harvey Jr. (Mary) Johnson, Danny (Cheryle) Johnson, Rick (Rhonda) Johnson and Jim Johnson; five sisters, Chris Stephens, Ellie (Ron) Vaughn, Bobi (Woody) Moore, Melannie (Doug) Jallas and Cheryle (Larry) Nebergall; and many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Melissa founded and directed Buttons & Bows Preschool in her home for 9 years. Following Buttons & Bows she attended Western Illinois University and obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree. She went on to teach at several school districts that include Lewistown, Canton, Astoria, VIT, and New Horizons. Most recently she was a full time elementary teacher in Astoria.

Melissa S Arnett