Raylynn Louise Melendez

Funeral Service for Raylynn Louise (Leonard) Melendez will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dan Holden of First Assembly of God officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Raylynn Melendez, our loving daughter, sister, and aunt made her final journey home on February 17, 2015 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming after a long battle with illness. Raylynn was born on December 25, 1972, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Raylynn received her education in Gillette, WY. Raylynn enjoyed spending time with family and friends, beading and ceramics. She was always making gifts to give, as she loved to give to others. She had a love for animals and was most proud of her Native American heritage. Raylynn was very mischievous and full of life, always trying to bring joy to others. She married Carlos Melendez in 2002 and they later separated. She travelled various states before returning to Gillette. Raylynn is survived by her parents; Bill and Betty Clouse, brothers; Duane (Jolene) Leonard, and Eddie (Marlene) Leonard, sisters; LaVonn (Scott) Orkney and Buffy Leonard, Jennifer Clouse, Carol Leonard and Peggy Bradley Leonard, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Ben and Rose Lara, paternal grandparents; Opal and Duane Minard, brother; Rodney Lara, sister; Lori Lara, several aunts and uncles, and cousins; Celina Lara and Brandon Lara. Condolences may be sent in Raylynn's name in care of the Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via their website at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716