It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellen Buren Melvin (Alpine, Texas), born in Marfa, Texas, who passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her mother Joan Thomas Buren; her brothers, John Buren, David Buren and Phillip Buren; her brother-in-law Roy Melvin; and her nephew Jack Melvin.

She is survived by : her father Paul Buren (Brenda Buren) of Whitehorse Yukon; her husband Jimmy “Hammer” Melvin; her children, Barbra Haire (Lynne) of Lubbock, Chester Melvin (Morgan) of Cibolo and Michael Melvin of Marfa; her grandchildren, Tyler Melvin, Kristofer Haire, Mathew Melvin, Alexa Haire, Abby Melvin, Rayne Melvin and Paisley Melvin; and her sisters, Katie Sanchez (Fred Shanchez) of San Angelo and Susan Counts (Larry) of San Angelo.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home