Merissa Keely Nichols

Merissa Keely Nichols, age 29 of Knoxville, was reunited with her son on December 30, 2021. Merissa is preceded in death by son, Elijah Shaden Nichols Perkins; Parents, Donald and Melissa Nichols; Grandfathers, Lester Denton and Gerald Spires; Great-Grandmother, Lily Denton. Merissa is survived by her brother, Keegan (Jessica) Nichols; nephews, Sterling Nichols and Callum Nichols; grandmother, Regina Denton; aunts, Angela Denton and Pamela Framer; and several cousins. Receiving of friends will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel on January 9th from 12pm to 2pm with a service to follow. Family and friends will proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery from the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at www.mynattfh.com.