Melissa is the only child of Dale M. Bailey & John Lowe. Her stepfather is Harvey Bailey.
She attended Jenkins County High School in Millen, GA. She was a cheerleader for 4 years & captain her Senior year. She was also won the school Sweetheart Pageant her senior year.
Attended Georgia Southern University. Won the Theatre & Performance Scholarship. Graduated with a degree in Theatre with a minor in English Literature.
Her mother works for the school food nutrition program at the local elementary school. Her father is a retired masonry contractor. Her stepfather is retired Army, Special Forces and Drill Sargeant.