Melissa Dawn Relford

Melissa Dawn Weaver Relford, age 62 of New Market, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at North Knox Medical Center.

For 28 years, she had worked as a manager for Wendy's in Kodak; retiring for medical reasons in 2023. She loved camping, gardening, and mowing the lawn. She grew up in Knoxville, and attended Belmont Heights Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by parents, Corbin & Barbara Jean Weaver; as well as five brothers & two sisters. She is survived by her husband, Philip Relford; four brothers; one sister; several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends; and her beloved dog, Gizmo.

A memorial service will take place at 6PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge. The family will receive friends from 4PM to 6PM, prior to the service.

Farrar Funeral Home is honored to serve the Relford family.