Melody Darileen McCafferty Montero

EASTLAND- Melody Darileen McCafferty Montero, of Eastland was called Home on Saturday, March 14, 2015. She was a homemaker. She was born August 29, 1976 in Colorado Springs, CO. to Donna Faye and Daniel McCafferty. Melody was a loving mother to her two children, Kelly McCafferty and Brady Montero. She cared for her family dearly and opened her home and heart to all in need. Strong willed and compassionate, Melody lent an ear or shoulder to those who needed it most. Melody was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Kelly McCafferty; grandmothers, Merle McCafferty and Darileen Lockwood; grandfathers, Edwin McCafferty and Jack Lockwood; uncle, Cliff McCafferty; and aunts, Donna McCafferty and Melody Johnson. Melody is survived by her daughter, Kelly Cheyanne McCafferty and son, Brady Allen Montero both of Eastland; Michael Johnny Mereno; mother, Donna Faye Payne; sister, Jennifer Renee Hammond of Ranger; brother, John Thaxton; aunts, Connie Hovy and Claudia Williams; nieces, Nicole Gary of Cisco, Jodi Christine Hart of Olden, Emily Gary, and Kaylynn Hart; nephew, Jordan Thane Hammond, and many dear friends. Melody will be greatly missed but never forgotten by every soul she touched. “Rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done.” She was cremated. Memorial service was held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Church of God of Prophecy in Ranger from 6-8 p.m.