Melody Martin, age 63, of Montrose, Missouri passed away Friday, March 15, 2019.  Condolences and fond memories can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com . Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 6-8pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri, funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2pm also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bear Creek Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Melody was born on October 26, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Rolla Dale and Evelyn Joyce (Mitchell) Wood. Melody enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandkids. She worked in nursing for 45 years.

Melody was preceded in death by her father, Rolla Dale Wood, daughter, Mary Lou, grandson, Chris Martin and brother, Allan Ray.

Melody is survived by her husband of 20 years, Larry Martin Sr., her mother, Evelyn Joyce Wood, Clinton, brother, Marvin Wood, Springfield, sisters, Michele (Jess) Anspaugh, Tightwad and Melissa (TJ) Stewart, Clinton, daughters, Little Melody Lou, Topeka, KS, Tina Louise, Montrose, Mandy (Jason), Tulsa, OK, and Cherie (Brent), Butler, sons, Jamie, Wichita, KS, Jess, Wichita, KS, and Greg, Tulsa, OK, step-son, Larry Jr. (Rhonda), Montrose, grandchildren, Payge, Kelsey, Kirsten, Kylie, Casey, Emorie, Brenton, Mylie, Trent and Lexie, great-grandchildren, Kamery, Colton, Adrian, Brock, J.D. and Zeffie, 9 nieces and nephew and 15 great nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.