BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Falls Church, Virginia

Melody Scheuerle Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 28, 2017.

Melody Ann Scheuerle
(1949 - 2017)

Scheuerle, Melody Ann, 67, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Melody was born in Washington D.C. in 1949, to Albert and Myrtle Hardesty. She worked at the Pentagon. She then spent many years as a homemaker raising her children. She also worked as a preschool teacher, and youth group leader at her church. She had a great love of children. She is survived by her children, David Hawley (Jen), and Tara Wagoner (Jon); her 5 grandchildren (Taylor and Brendyn Wagoner; Spencer, Morgan, and Audrey Hawley); brothers Michael (Sussy) and Christopher (Lesley); and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Scheuerle; parents Albert and Myrtle; and brother, Ron. Family and friends will be received for a visitation at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad street, Falls Church, VA on Friday, October 6th from 5-8 pm. A memorial ceremony will be held at Murphy Funeral Home on Saturday, October 7th at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Melody to the National Kidney Foundation (https://www.kidney.org/) or American Kidney Fund (http://www.kidneyfund.org/).

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October 4, 2017

Laurie Gibbs

So sorry for your loss. May God bless your dear Mom and Grandmother. May you find solance in the good memories you have and use her wisdom to guide you.

Laurie Gibbs and Family

October 3, 2017

Gloria Howson

I am sorry for your the lost of your Grandmother, but she will always be in your heart

Gloria Howson

October 3, 2017

Kathryn Rodriguez

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayer is that you all are comforted with the blessing of her being in your life and with precious memories.

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