Dr Melodee Rae Armfield

DR. MELODEE RAE ARMFIELD Doctor Melodee Rae Armfield (née Brice), 66, of Augusta, KS, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Wichita, surrounded by her loving family. She was the oldest child of Vera and Raymond Brice of El Dorado. Melodee is survived by: her husband of 44 years, Mark Armfield; her children, Natalee Dye, husband John Dye of Wichita, and Collin Armfield, wife Alexandra Armfield of Portland, Oregon; granddaughter, Sylvee Dye; brother, Kyle Brice; and sister, Susan Unruh. Melodee is predeceased by her parents, Vera and Raymond Brice, and sister, Vera Anne Smith. Melodee called Butler County, KS, her home for her entire life. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1977, then attended Butler County Community College and later Wichita State University, where she met her husband in an organic chemistry class. Both she and her husband Mark attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School. After graduating, the Armfields purchased the dental practice of Dr. Tom Day in Augusta, KS. Melodee practiced dentistry with her husband in Augusta for 31 years at Armfield Dentistry. Melodee was a gifted artist in drawing, sewing, jewelry fabrication, stained glass, cake decorating, cooking, and flower arrangement. She loved and cared for all those around her. She was a gift to those who knew her and will be missed. A visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at Augusta United Methodist Church, Augusta, KS. Memorial donations may be made to the Augusta United Methodist Church, 2420 N. Ohio, Augusta, KS 67010, to be used for the Chancel Choir.