Melanie Smith Tyler Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melanie Smith Tyler of Marksville, Louisiana, who passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melanie Smith Tyler to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Melanie Smith's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her father John Edward Smith; her sister Naomi Smith Carmouche; and her stepfathers, Donald Ray Sonnier and Robert Mark Mayeaux. She is survived by: her husband Murl Tyler III of Marksville; her children, John Edward Tyler of Marksville, Brooke Dauzat Easterling (Chad) of Effie and Naomi Claire Tyler of Marksville; her mother Theresa Zimmer Mayeaux of Bayou Chicot, Louisiana; her sister Lydia Sonnier Bordelon of Alexandria, Louisiana; and her grandson Wyatt Wiliam Easterling of Effie. She is also survived by her husband, children, mother, family, friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 8:00 AM at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home (445 E Bontempt St, Marksville, LA 71351). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
