Melissa K. Roberts, 46, known by many simply as “Missy,” passed away on Dec. 17, 2016, as the result of a car accident near her home in Albany. She was born May 20, 1970, to Ward T. and Sally M. Williams Ladd. She was a native of Kosciusko County, having graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1988. On Nov. 23, 1996, she was married to Mark Roberts in Atwood. For the past 20 years, she had been living in Albany with her family. She enjoyed reading and was an advocate of the local library system, borrowing large stacks of books at a time; she chiefly enjoyed reading mysteries. She loved music, especially that of the 1970s and ’80s. Her favorite band was Styx; she was privileged to meet the lead singer, Tommy Shaw, and was able to go backstage. She was an avid collector of CDs and enjoyed going to concerts. She had a special connection to her cats but was a loving mother and wife above all. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 20 years, Mark Roberts, Albany; a son, Rhett Tiger Allan Roberts, at home; her mother, Sally Ladd, Atwood; a brother, Blake Ladd, Denver, Colo.; and two sisters, Debbi (husband Bart) Fore, Mishawaka, and Jody Torpy, Atwood. She was preceded by her father, Ward Ladd, on May 14, 1994; and by three cats whom she loved like children: Junior, Layla and Tully. Friends may join family for a time of visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. A funeral service that celebrates Melissa’s life will follow, beginning at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Pastor Mike Beezley of Atwood’s Aldersgate United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will take place in Harrison Center Cemetery. ***** Memorials may be given to the family, care of Titus Funeral Home, P.O. Box 705, Warsaw, IN 46581-0705.
