Melissa Ann Wisman, 60, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. Wisman was born on July 31, 1964, in Rockingham County, to Melinda Sue Joseph Knupp and the late Jack Lowell Knupp. She dedicated many years of service as a nurse’s aide at RMH. As a devoted animal lover, she fed all types of wildlife and cared for countless animals over the years. She was a member of Ridgeway Mennonite Church.

On July 20, 1989, she married Mark David Wisman, who survives.

Surviving in addition to her husband and mother are her children, Jessica Wisman of Mt. Jackson, Shawn Wisman of Brandywine; grandchildren, Ava Springer, Aiden Springer, Chloe Wisman, Isabella Wisman, Landon Wisman; sister, Becky Meyerhoffer; niece, April Knupp, and numerous other extended family members.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Wisman was preceded in death by her siblings, Jackie Knupp and Sammy Knupp; and her nephew, Brian Knupp.

Reverend Chad Miller will conduct a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at McMullen Funeral Home. Burial will be held privately.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, PO Box 413 Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or to Cat’s Cradle, PO Box 2128 Harrisonburg, VA 22801.