Melissa Ann "Missy" Davis

Melissa Ann "Missy" Davis, 43, of Tipton, died suddenly Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015, from 2PM-4PM at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton, Iowa and Sunday from 1-2PM, at the church, prior to the time of the service. Funeral services for Melissa, will be held at Tipton's First United Methodist Church in Tipton at 2PM on Sunday, January 4, 2015. A luncheon will be held at the church in Missy's honor immediately following funeral services. Online condolences, memories, videos and pictures may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Melissa was born November 28, 1971, the daughter of Harold "Red" and Ferris (Nebergall) Davis in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Tipton High School and went on to earn her A.A. Degree from Kirkwood Community College in Early Childhood Development. Missy worked as a Childcare provider at Tipton's Tiger Club, worked along-side her mother in the Tipton School lunch program, and provided in-home childcare. On July 2, 2005, Missy exchanged vows with the love of her life, Scott Barber. Missy was a member of Tipton's First United Methodist Church and the Tipton Library Book Club. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, listening to music, and camping, particularly sitting around the campfire, talking to friends. Missy is survived by her parents, Red and Ferris Davis of Tipton, Iowa; husband, Scott Barber of Tipton; sisters, Bernie Fulmer (Fred Fevold) of Coralville, Iowa and Dawn L. Davis of Monticello, Iowa; nephews, Brandon Martin of Cedar Rapids and Justin Martin of Monticello; and "adopted nephew," Sam Jordan-Allen of Tipton. Missy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold B. Davis Sr., Betty J. Davis, Elaine Nebergall, Jerald and Velma Nebergall.