Melanie Welch Myers, 51, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Dillard, Georgia, went to be with the lord August 28, 2017 with her loving husband and parents at her side.

Melanie was a loving mother and she adored her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, and loved to travel. Melanie never took for granted her lifelong friends who were very special to her. She enjoyed traveling with them and maintaining this close relationship throughout her life.

Her mother, Carol Lovett, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her parents, Bobby and Annette Welch of Dillard, GA; husband Brian Lee Myers of Missouri City, Texas; three daughters, Haeli Templeton of Jackson, Wyoming, Ivee Templeton of Augusta, Georgia, Sierra Honea (Casey), of Dahlonega, Georgia; two brothers, Bo Welch (Jennifer) of Otto, North Carolina, Andrew Welch (Jessica) of Dillard, Georgia; one sister, Melissa McWirther (Bob) of Wytheville, Virginia; step-sisters, Lynn Shedd (Dennis), of Clarksville, Georgia, Kim Carpenter, of Dillard; three grandchildren, Sydney Honea, Amelia Honea, Eleanor Wolfe; several nieces and nephews also survive. Her beloved dogs, Bruiser and Maggie, will miss their mother.

The family will have a private service sometime in the future.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.