Melody Ann Snider - Burks

Melody Ann Snider-Burks, 67, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Indiana University Health, Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in New Jersey on April 28, 1951, Melody was the daughter of the late Harold and Eva (Richards) Lehr. In 1999 she was united in marriage to Gregg F. Burks and he survives.

Melody was a faithful member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Plainfield, where she was very active in running the food pantry. She worked at the American Camp Association in Martinsville, she retired as the bookstore manager after over 20 years of service. As a double lung transplant recipient 9 years ago, Melody remained active in the heart and lung transplant organization. A loving, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, Melody’s memory will be cherished by her loving family and host of friends.

In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Snider.

Survivors include her two sons, George H. (Allison) Ramsey of Columbus, Indiana, and Randy L. (Brandi) Ramsey of Martinsville; two daughters, Julie A. Lanham of Mooresville, and Laura E. (Jeremy) Pond of Camby; her step-son, Aaron F. (Robyn) Burks of Noblesville; one brother, Ron (Cheryl) Lehr of Mooresville; two sisters, Pam Cornett of South Padre Island, Texas, and Cassie (Jeff) Benefield of Homosassa, Florida; her sister-in-law, Suzie (Scott) Kunkel of Valrico, Florida; 16 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Melody Ann Burks from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High Street, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 1001 Concord Road, Plainfield with additional calling from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Indiana Donor Network; envelopes will be provided by the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may express online condolences to Melody’s family.