Obituary of Melody Ann Leroux

Melody Ann Leroux, 62-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born April 17, 1958 in Woodriver, IL to the late James Wesley and Joan Louise (Bricker) Beckwith. Melody attended West Point United Pentecostal Church. She loved her church and church family. She also treasured her family, including her dog, Mazi. Melody enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, camping, and going on rides in their side-by-side. She loved the outdoors and flower gardening. Melody was talented in interior design, decorating, and crafts. She enjoyed finding bargains and browsing flea markets for treasures. On January 25, 1975, Melody married John Leroux in Doniphan, MO. He survives. Also surviving are their three children, Mandy Leroux, Wesley (Amanda) Leroux, and Stephanie (Corey) Meyers, all of Doniphan; her sister, Lola Diane (Mitch) Beckwith of Fairdealing, MO; brothers, Dwade (Tammy) Beckwith, of Doniphan, Rob (Lisa) Beckwith of Scott, AR, Danny (Laurie) Beckwith of Cabot, AR; her grandchildren, Brooke, Lacey, Lila, Weston, Madi, Cailyn, Jackson, Ashton, Kaylee, and Kelsey; and her great-grandchild, Coe. Melody was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanie Renee Sheppard, and her brother, James Wesley Beckwith. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021. Both will be at West Point Church with Pastor Chuck Carr officiating. Burial will be in Hunt-White Memorial Gardens.