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Melissa Ann Teague

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Melissa Ann Teague, age 52, of Galena, KS. Melissa passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 23, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on Feb. 26, 1972, in Pittsburg, KS, to Jerry Swallow and Violet Culp. 

Melissa worked at JBirds in Galena, KS, as a barista for two years. Prior to that, she was a cage cashier at Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, KS. She also worked at Walmart on 7th Street in Joplin, MO, for ten years. 

Melissa is survived by her father, Jerry Swallow of Arkansas City, KS; two brothers, Travis Pryor of West Mineral, KS, and Jack Pryor and his wife, Rhonda, of Pittsburg, KS; and two sisters, Nicole Woods and her husband, Michell, of Arkansas City, KS, and Angie Smith of Arkansas City, KS. 

She is also survived by her children: Clarissa Clauson of West Mineral, KS, and Ricky Culp of West Mineral, KS; three grandchildren: Noah Clauson, Charlie Culp, and Stella Culp, all of West Mineral, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Culp; stepfather, Lonnie Culp; one brother, Michael Miller; and two nephews, Bradley Floyd and Travis "Bubba" Pryor. 

Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.