Melanie Marie Ayers

Melanie Marie Ayers, 7 weeks, went home to Heaven on Monday, May 16, 2016.
Named after her great aunt, Melanie was also known as Ladybug, Monkey, and Raccoon Feet, she was born on March 29, 2016 in Canton to her loving parents, Dale Colton Bishop and Destany Rena Ayers.  Melanie is survived by her mom, Destany of London Mills; her father, Dale of Canton; three brothers whom adored her, Zander Bishop and Zavier Tinsley both of Canton and Jackson Evitch of London Mills; maternal grandma, Chastity Sulteen of London Mills; maternal grandpa, Aaron (Maryann Hulsey) Myers of Abingdon; maternal great grandparents, Dixie and Jack Sulteen of London Mills; paternal grandma Pam Shore of Champaign; paternal grandpa, Robert Bishop of Canton; paternal great grandma, Sandy Frakes of Roseville; and paternal great grandpa, Doug Myers of Abingdon . She is also survived by her aunts Paige Ayers of London Mills, Dori and Gabby Bishop both of Canton; uncles, Robert and Quentin Sulteen both of London Mills; her adopted Nana Pamella (Paul) Bernand of Maquon; and her adopted aunts, Kayte Mast and Tristin Hulsey of Abingdon.

Although Melanie was only on Earth with her family a short time, she touched the hearts of all who met her.  Melanie only knew love her as she was adored and loved by her entire family. 

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2016 at Coal Creek Church, London Mills.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.  Pastor Don Miller will officiate.  Cremation rites will be accorded following services.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.