Lawana Ellis Melvin

April 25, 1937 - April 3, 2021

Lawana Ellis Melvin, age 83, passed away on April 3, 2021 in Mobile, AL. She was born April 25, 1937 in Evergreen, AL to Luke and Nellie Ellis. As a young woman, she was a member of the Arkadelphia Baptist Church until she moved to Jackson, AL where she raised her family. Mrs. Melvin settled in Mobile later in life and was a member of Cloverleaf Baptist Church for the last 20 years. Mrs. Melvin never met a stranger and was a constant figure within her church family. She was described as an incredible friend and someone who could be confided in. She was always there when you need someone to talk to and laugh with. Mrs. Melvin was a passionate Alabama football fan, watcher of anything on the Hallmark channel, skilled gardener, and fantastic cook. She didn’t know how to cook for small groups and provided enough food at her table to feed a small army. She kept the bodies and spirits of her loved ones nourished with made-from-scratch biscuits, tomato gravy, and countless other unforgettable meals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Melvin; son, Terry Reeves; sister, Barbara Dee Ellis; son-in-law, Alan Floyd; and beloved dog, Bear. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Gaynor R. Floyd; granddaughter, Bridget Floyd; loyal dog, Ava; other relatives and countless friends. Services will be held at Cloverleaf Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 with visitation from 10am until the 12 noon funeral time. Interment will follow in Serenity Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Cloverleaf Baptist Church.