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Melanie Pemelton Obituary
She was born on December 20, 1963 in Harlingen, TX to her loving parents Floyd Fergus Reynolds and Mary Reynolds Neese. Melanie is survived by her best friend and husband of 32 years, James Kelly and their two amazing daughters Taylor Rey and Jordan Kelly Pemelton, her sisters, Danna Berger and Alison Reynolds, brothers in-law Jeff Pemelton (Stephanie) and Austin (Katherine) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Fred Reynolds.
She attended Southwest Texas State University and The University of Texas at Pan Am where she earned a degree in education. Upon graduating, she fulfilled her passion by coaching volleyball, basketball and track at La Feria High School. She retired from teaching and coaching to help her husband with the family business and was co-owner of La Feria Excavation.
Melanie had a great appreciation for the outdoors. You could find her on a day trip to the beach with her husband and beloved dog, Cooper, walking about in her yard with a pair of pruning shears in her gentle hands or traveling to exotic places. She also found joy in exercising, particularly yoga and pilates.
She was a loving mother who cherished her girls and was fully immersed in their many activities. You would see her sitting in the stands many Friday nights watching Taylor perform with the Stars dance team. Melanie made many swim meets watching Jordan compete and place in the Freestyle. She volunteered her talents and love for sports by coaching and shaping young lives at the Boys and Girls Club and Calvary Christian School. Melanie dedicated herself and energy to her family.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Harlingen, TX. Internment immediately following at Ebony Grove Cemetery, Mercedes, TX. Pallbearers are Erin Betts, Jeff Johnson, Russell Stockton, Marshall Swanberg, Kevin Campbell and David Flynn.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Harlingen Humane Society, 1106 Markowsky Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 or a charity of your choice.
You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a memory at www.buckashcraft.com
Arrangements with Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Salcedo
December 4, 2019
My most sincere condolences to the Pemelton and Reynolds family.
Noe De La Fuente Jr
December 2, 2019
She was a great school friend. My condolences to her family. God Bless the family!
Miriam saldivar
December 2, 2019
My our Good Lord give the Family, Kelly comfort and strength at this difficult time.
I will always remember you with that beautiful smile and kindness.
I named my oldest daughter after you, and she turned out to be the best daughter I could have asked for...
RIP my friend.
Miriam Gonzales Saldivar
La Feria Tx.
Santa Rosa Tx.
Art Anzaldua
December 1, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Pemeltons from the Anzaldua Family. God be with you all.
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