Malissa Mardelle Lapham - Smith was born on Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan on October 12, 1969. She passed away on December 7, 2020 at her home in Wakarusa, Indiana from heart complications.Malissa is survived by her three children; Randy Rhodes Davis of Utah, Victoria Lynn Smith of Elkhart, IN, and Kristyan Robert Lapham - Haas of Niles, MI; parents, Pierre Lamont Lapham and Sandra Lynn (Deman) Lapham of Niles, MI; and brother, Russell Scott Lapham of North Carolina.Malissa enjoyed being part of the staff / family at Starlite Services which dedicates there time helping mentally challenged clients. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, and taking trips to the mountains.There are no services planned for Malissa at this time. To send private condolences, please visit www.McGannHay.com