Marion Sedillo Charles, known as "Mel" to her loved ones was born to her loving parents Ramona and Ygnacio Sedillo in Bay City Texas on February 24 1966.

She tragically passed on September 20, 2022.

She was a devoted wife to Richard Charles and loving mother to her sons Justyn Sedillo and Ryan Charles.

Mel was a beautiful person inside and out. She was selfless, kind, generous, and hardworking. She was passionate about helping others and animals. Mel was always optimistic and uplifting, even through all of lifes struggles. She loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own. Some of her favorite things were cooking for family, playing with and teaching children, and crushed ice with a splash of sweet tea. Wherever she was there was joy, comfort, and always felt like home.

Mel had many roles in life, she was a caring daughter, a joyful sister, a devoted wife, a loving mother, a giving tia, and a devout Jehovah's Witness.

She is survived by her husband Richard Charles, two sons Justyn Sedillo and Ryan Charles, her mother Ramona Sedillo, her siblings Mike Sedillo, Patricia Gonzales, Frank Sedillo, Melissa Sedillo, and Sam Sedillo. She is preceded in death by her father Ygnacio Sedillo Jr.

"So you also, now you have grief; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy"

John 16:22