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Melsena Stowe Obituary

A celebration of life service for Melsena Ann Stowe, 44, Lawrence, will be 3-10pm, Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the VFW post 852, 1801 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, 66044.

She died August 20, 2021, at her grandparent's home.

Melsena was born December 28, 1976, in Lawrence, the daughter of Ronald Dean and Joyce Ann Morris Stowe.

She attended Lawrence High School.

Survivors include her children, Landon Dean Stowe, CA, Kenyan Ronald Vernon, Lawrence; mother Joyce Stowe, Lawrence; grandparents Shirley Weeks and Ed Ramey; sister Lisa Stowe, CA; uncle Gary Stowe; nieces and nephews Evin Sullivan, Terrin, Cynclaire, Brynlee.

She is preceded in death by her father Ronald Dean Stowe and numerous family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Online condolences may be made at rumsey-yost.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Mary Morris and Bruce Humphreys

September 6, 2021

Joyce, our heart goes out to you and everyone she loved.

Vicki Haring

September 1, 2021

Condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

VFW post 852

1801 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, KS

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601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

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