Melissa Ann Speller

Melissa Ann Speller, 65, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born January 16, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Bliss (Marshall) and William Francis Smith. Growing up, Melissa was very involved with Girl Scouts and was the spring homecoming queen in 1972 the year she graduated. She was the first female to run track in Shawnee also. Melissa loved people and serving her community. She was devoted to God and saw the beauty in everyone. She had many hobbies, her favorite being sail boating. Her most precious and treasured times were spent with her sons, her grandchildren and pets. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Bill" Speller and brother, Marshall Smith. She is survived by her beloved sons, Brian and Kolbe Roper; grandchildren, Ian and Klohe and one great-grandchild, Izziah Roper. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 31st at the funeral home, with the family available to greet friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Services will be 10:00 am Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Smith & Kernke N. May Chapel with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Shawnee at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations in honor of Melissa are suggested to the Dementia Society of America.