Melissa Hancock Wheeler

Melissa Hancock Wheeler, 64, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Melissa was born on October 1, 1960, in Columbia, SC, and was the second daughter of the late Mary Morris Hancock and William Adrian Hancock.

She worked as a Surgical technician at Trident Surgery Center for over 15 years where she later retired. She loved being outside whether it was working in her yard or relaxing at the beach. She also enjoyed her time spent with her friends and family, especially her beloved Bernedoodle, Mr. Bean.

Melissa is preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister, Sarah Perdue.

Melissa is survived by her husband, David Wheeler; her daughters, Lauren Armfield (McSwain) and Annie Wright; and her brothers, Roger Hancock (Jo) and David Hancock (Deborah).

The Family wishes to express its appreciation for the care and compassion provided by Dr. John Lucas, Agape Hospice Care and Melissa's caregiver, Khristy Anderson.

A Celebration of Life for Melissa will be held from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Cooper River Room, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association by going to alz.org

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-884-3833.