Melissa G. Nichols, age 54, Martinsville, passed away Tuesday morning at Franciscan Health in Greenwood. She was born in Greencastle, IN on January 13, 1968 the daughter of Morris and Linda Witt Stringer. She had worked as a volunteer at Magdalene House in Martinsville where she helped in the sewing of Maggie Bags. Melissa was a loving and caring person. She loved to fish, mushroom hunt, and just be outdoors. She found the most peace walking on the beach hunting for shells and just soaking up the sun. She loved her family very much and she was very proud of her son’s accomplishments. You will be greatly missed Melissa - We your family. She is survived by her son – Jordan Nichols and girlfriend, Kate; Father – Morris Stringer; Sister – Crystal Montgomery and husband, Jason; Niece – Grace Montgomery; Aunt – Becky Snyder; Uncle – Joe Witt and wife, Sherry: and cousins – Michael Curtis and wife, Leann, and Ryan Puett. She was preceded by her mother Linda “Susie” Stringer, twin sister – Melinda R. Stringer, grandparents – Jean Witt, Buford Witt, Helen Stringer and Lloyd Stringer, and a aunt – Tessie Puett. Celebration of life services will be held at the Union Valley Baptist Church, 5499 S. County Rd 800 E., Coatesville, In 46121 on Friday from 4 until 8 PM. Pastor Josh Fitzsimmons will officiate.