Melodee Fay Gibson, 47, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1975, the daughter of Herb Richardson and Violet (Taylor) Richardson.

Melodee lived life to the fullest, every moment, and every day. She and Dave were married for over 19 years, and their daughter Ashlee was the center of her world. Whether she was riding around the lake, or cooking up a new recipe, she did it with no regrets. From the time Ashlee started 1 ^st grade, Mel was there helping out and volunteering any way she could. When they moved to Villa Rica, Mel made so many friends that became family, and they made lake life the good life.

Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her brother, Justin Richardson, and her father-in-law, Captain Bruce Leon Hawk.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Travis Gibson; daughter, Ashlee Gibson of Villa Rica; grandparents, Huston and Louise Taylor; mother-in-law, Barbara Hawk; sisters-in-law, Ginger Gibson, Tami Gibson; nephew, Brock Gibson; and several, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 17, at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Villa Rica Chapel.  A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 21, at Sonora Cemetery in Springdale with Pastor Mike Sypult officiating.