Melody May Caruthers

Melody May Caruthers was born in November 1st, 1960 to Raymond and Juanita Bernard in Cleveland, Missouri. She would be the youngest amongst her three older sisters, Wanda Garrigus, Charlene Palmer, and Diana Gargus. While growing up in Cleveland, she would graduate from Midway High School despite losing her father, Raymond, at the age of twelve. Even playing basketball in school during her tenure at Midway High.

Melody went to college in Missouri for a couple of years. Eventually, she would move down to Killeen, Texas where Melody worked at the Killeen Daily Herald for a few years as a photographer. Even going so far as to acclaim a few photos ops with the local military during the early 1980s. During this time, she married Donald Caruthers on November 6th, 1982. Shortly thereafter, she would help Donnie startup his automotive service company, Caruthers Tire, in Killeen.

After her time with the Killeen Daily Herald, Melody would work 25 years with American Airlines as a dedicated flight attendant. Driving to Dallas constantly for national flights while also raising her son, Hunter. Once Melody retired, she spent her twilight years caring for many pets alongside immediate family. Melody would also spend a lot of time decorating for holidays throughout the years. Especially sprucing up the family home in Harker Heights for a while during Halloween and Christmas. Eventually seeing her son graduate from Harker Heights HS in 2018.

Melody would pass away peacefully at Baylor Scott and White Hospital Temple alongside her loving husband, son, and nephew. Melody is survived by her loving husband, Donald Caruthers, and son, Hunter Caruthers. Alongside many nieces and nephews, including her two Brother-in-laws.