Cover photo for Laurie Witmer (Faver)  Melton's Obituary
Laurie Witmer (Faver)  Melton Profile Photo
1966 Laurie 2016

Laurie Witmer (Faver) Melton

July 28, 1966 — November 4, 2016

Obituary Image

Laurie Faver Witmer Melton, age 50, of Sweetwater, Texas passed away in a traffic accident, Friday, November 4, 2016 near Midlothian, Ellis County, Texas.

Her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Fourth & Elm Church of Christ with Gil Cherry officiating. . Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Laurie was born on July 28, 1966 in Abilene, Texas. Her parents were long-time Sweetwater residents William Altus Faver and Lois Virginia (Wales) Faver.

Laurie attended elementary and high school in Sweetwater, where she excelled in tennis and was named an All-District Player. She then attended Abilene Christian College, Texas Tech University and Lamar University.

She was a homemaker. She married Wayne Melton on March 23, 2015 in Scurry County, Texas. She loved animals.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Melton of Sweetwater, Texas, her children, Christopher Witmer, Anna Marie Witmer, Matthew Witmer, all of Meridian, Idaho; Axelyn Chalise Pope and husband Waylon and Lace Rayanne Melton, Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Joan & Jimmy Melton, sisters, Ginny West and husband Chris of Austin, Texas, Nancy Griffin and husband Billy of Baytown, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Altus & Lois Virginia Faver.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Suffer in Silence No More.org, 406 Hightower, Sweetwater, Texas 79556.


To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Laurie Witmer (Faver) Melton, please visit our flower store.

Guestbook

Visits: 0

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree