Melinda Connell Van Doren's Obituary
Melinda Connell Van Doren, 49, a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Melinda was a Florida girl, born and raised in Lake Mary, Florida on December 22, 1971, to Rodney and Arnell Connell. Melinda always had an active lifestyle. Be it working as Captain for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement for the Florida Highway Patrol or spending her free time going on nature hikes, going to the beach, and spending time with her boys; Rodney and Cameron. Melinda is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Christopher Ward, sons; Rodney Howard Van Doren, III of Tavares, Florida, and Cameron Sanders of Mt. Dora, Florida and brother, "Bo" Connell (Monica) of Pennsylvania.
A celebration of Melinda's life is scheduled for Saturday, June 26th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, Florida 32778.
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