Melissa grew up in Cullman, Alabama, attending St. Andrews’ UMC. She has a BS In Secondary Education in English and Music Education from Jacksonville State University and an MA in School Counseling from UAB. She has served as church pianist, church and school choir director, and small ensemble director over the years. Melissa is married to Tim Ellenburg. They have four children, Melody Bradley (Chase), Sara Eckert (Joe), Morgan Stewart, and Patrick Ellenburg, and four grandchildren, Claire and Fletcher Bradley, and Jack and Reagan Eckert. Melissa enjoys reading, babysitting, walking, working in the yard, and all kinds of music.