Melissa Lynn Schaefer Obituary
In loving memory of Melissa Lynn Schaefer of Dover, Arkansas, who departed this world on February 6, 2026 at the age of 76. Melissa leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Lynn Schaefer to pay them a last tribute.
Though Melissa may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Melissa touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Faye (Nichols) and George William "Billy" Merrick, Sr.. She is survived by: her husband Robert Dennis Schaefer of Dover, Arkansas; her sons, Andy Schaefer (Brittany) of Maumelle and Matt Schaefer (Anna) of Rowlett, Texas; her grandsons, Arden Schaefer and Ronin Schaefer of Rowlett, Texas; and her siblings, George Merrick (Laura) of Van Buren, Arkansas and Mindy Guillen (Bill) of Mena, Arkansas.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In honor of Melissa, the family asks that you please consider a donation to the NovaStar Rescue.
