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Melanie Laughlin Obituary
Melanie Paige Laughlin (Gates), of Dover, passed away from this world on May 9, 2021, at the young age of 32.
She is now rocking her sweet baby girl, Talli Dawn (7/29/2015), who was too precious for this earth in Heaven. Melanie was born on Sept. 1, 1988, in Little Rock, the daughter of Steven Gates and Deeann Smith.
Melanie was a precious soul who was very loving, compassionate and giving. Her husband, Chris Laughlin, loved her with everything within him and will miss her dearly.
The love they had for each other was obvious, and you could see it any time you were around them. They enjoyed riding their side by side together, golfing, fishing, exploring and traveling. They had many adventures together in their three short years of marriage.
Melanie overcame many obstacles in her short life. She was a fighter and extremely strong-willed. She faced challenges many will never have to experience, but she did it with dignity and strength only a woman of God could do.
She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Sondra Crawford and Opal Yielding; grandfathers, Jim Gates and Stanley Mascoe; and her sweet baby girl, Talli Dawn.
Melanie is survived by her husband Chris Laughlin, and furbaby, Gemma; father, Steven Gates; mother, Deeann Smith; grandparents, Buell and Gayle Smith and Pam Mascoe; brother, Steven Gates (Nicole); two nieces, Mackenzie and Harper Gates; sister, Olivia Gates; aunt and uncles, Bill and Kay Dickson, Ron Dickson and Randy and Susan Cain; cousins, Kassi and Kristin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Special recognition to Renee and Shelby Eikert and Candy Lee who were a big part of her life.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. todayday at the Laughlin Home, 146 Lakin Lane in Dover.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle.
Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com
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