With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melody Gayle Handegard of Evansville, Indiana, born in Massena, New York, who passed away on April 16, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Summers and Noella Summers; and her siblings, Michael Summers and Deborah Burnell. She is survived by : her children, Bobby Handegard (Jenny) and Martina Ferguson (Donnie); her grandchildren, Courtney Handegard (Ty), Bobby Handegard (Jacqulyn), Josh Handegard, Jade Handegard (Riece), Justin Morse and Blazye Handegard; her great grandchildren, Lilah Handegard, Taheri Pauley, Anistyn Russel, Tahla Pauley, Ariyah Russel, Charlotte Morse and Benson Handegard; her siblings, Pamela Tefft and Shayne Summers; and her pets, Cujo and Mia.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Park (1800 St George Rd, Evansville, IN 47711). A graveside service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.