Melanie Rose Banks-Sayer “Walks Along The River” - “Wakpah Gekna Mane Weyan” passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the age of 51 years. She is survived by her mother Eileen; her husband Cory; children Amanda (Richard), Ashley (Clay), Alix, and Jessika; brothers Alvin, Andrew and Willy; sisters Ashley, Debbie and Tess; special aunt Andreanna (Dowe); special cousin Danna; nephew Dylan; nieces Tyra and Ricki; her grandchildren Izzy, Marty, Kya, Dannalee, Antoine, Daynyn, Kaiya, Kiara, and Hayden; as well as many relatives and friends whom she loved dearly. The wake and funeral services will be held at her home on Wednesday June 16, 2021 starting at 4:00 p.m. with an evening service at 8:00 p.m. Edmund Jordan is officiating. Prayers will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with the burial to follow at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.