Melissa Gail Bouldin Baxter, age 45, a McMinnville, TN resident was born August 17, 1975 and died January 15, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville following an extended illness. She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late James Preston “Jimmy” and Eula Jean Farless Bouldin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father-in-law, Bill William Baxter. Mrs. Baxter is survived by husband, Joshua William Baxter of McMinnville, TN; daughter, Abby Grace Baxter of McMinnville, TN; two sisters and brothers-in law, Betty (Eddie) Hale, and Gena (Jay) Parsons both of McMinnville, TN; two brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Aaron Baxter of Massena, NY, and Travis (Dawn) Baxter of Hawaii; and mother-in-law, Sharon Baxter of Massena, NY. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 at Shiloh Cemetery with Johnny Haston officiating. No public visitation will be held at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.