Melanie Fay "Summerlin" Briscoe

Melanie Fay Briscoe (Summerlin), age 64, entered into rest on July 31, 2025. She was born in Shreveport, LA on December 13, 1960 to Thomas Harry Summerlin and Florence Elizabeth Summerlin. At the age of 10 her family moved to Springer, NM for 5 years before her family moved again to Mountainair, NM where she graduated high school. She had many skills and held various jobs throughout her life, but most notably she worked many years as a front desk administrator at Dr. Barkalow's chiropractic office in Belen, NM.
Melanie was a loving person who appreciated the great outdoors and enjoyed traveling and camping with her children. Her passions were visiting Disneyland, collecting dragon figurines, and doting on her little chihuahuas. When her father passed, she opened her home to her mother and they lived together 11 happy years until her passing. Melanie was a skillful cook and took pride in hosting many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. She loved her family, especially her precious grandchildren and she will be dearly missed by all.
Melanie is survived by her mother, Florence Elizabeth Summerlin, her son Aaron Summerlin (Vicky), daughters Gail Martin (Michael), and Fay Gray (Matthew). Her 5 grandchildren, Aliyah, Xavier, Tatiana, Thomas, and William. She is also survived by her brothers, Michael Summerlin (Natalia) and Jeffrey Summerlin as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private service for Melanie will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com