Melissa Angela Economos

July 27, 1962 - July 30, 2020

Melissa Angela Wiles Economos, 58, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at UNC-Rockingham Hospital. A 3:00 p.m. graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Lawson Cemetery in Eden with Pastor Wayne Marion officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at Ray Funeral Home. Funeral home pandemic guidelines will apply. A Rockingham County native, Melissa was born on July 27, 1962, to the late Linwood and Avis Chaney Wiles, Sr. She was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church. Melissa was a giver and always made sure everyone around her had what they needed. She was a lovable person and enjoyed crafts, especially making jewelry and sewing. She also loved watching Hallmark movies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Treasure Dawn Wiles, Patricia Wright, Kathy Lea, and Marlana Martin; and her brothers, Lee Wiles, Jr., Danny Wiles, and Johnny Wiles. She is survived by her husband, George Nicholas Economos of the home; sister, Madonna Durham and husband David of Stoneville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ray Funeral home is honored to serve the family of Melissa Economos and all are invited to share memories or offer condolences at www.rayfuneralhome.com.