Melissa Ann Wise, age 54, of Dayton, OH, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, September 18th, 2024. Melissa was born April 25th, 1970, in Dayton to the late Howard Clasby and Joyce Clasby. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edwin Wise Jr., whom she married on April 28, 2001; sister, Michelle Lynn Lightle; and special friend, Julie Ritter. Survived by her children Brett Wise, daughter-in-law, Megan Wise, Seth Wise, Sierra Wise, and Lukas Wise; nieces and nephews: Rue Wright, Xzavier Glowienka, Elizabeth Lightle, Charles Lightle Jr., Melissa Lightle, and April Lightle; grandkids: Lillieanna Wise, Thatcher Wise, Thalia Wise, and Mason Wise; and special friends: Jill Caldwell and Cindy Geisel.