Melissa Johns was 58 and lived in Atlanta, Texas. She died on July 9, 2020, after being shot inside the family home on Highway 77 in Cass County. Melissa was active in her church and a prominent figure in the homeschool community, having been named North Texas Leader of the Year by the Texas Home School Coalition in 2017. She was remembered by family and friends for her faith, kindness, and dedication to her family and church.

On the day of her death, her 20-year-old son Nathaniel Wayne Johns was arrested and charged with her murder; reports say he fired several shots from a handgun into the home. The case shocked the local community because of the familial relationship and the circumstances of the killing.

If anyone knew Melissa, her activities in the church or homeschool community, or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.