MELANIE CHRISTINE WARD, age 33, of Chagrin Falls, born January 4, 1984 in Mayfield Heights, OH, went home to be with the Lord on February 2017. Beloved daughter of Jackie Ward and Rick Ward and Cherished sister of Tracy (Ethan) Davies. Preceded in death by loving grandparents Ernest Ward Jr., Irene Silliman, George and Florence Diener. Melanie graduated from Kenston High School in 2002 and was studying cosmetology at The Brown Aveda Institute. Melanie was a talented artist who loved to draw, spend time in nature and listen to music. A memorial service will be held at The Church in Aurora, 146 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, OH on Saturday March 4th at 1 pm. Light refreshments and the sharing joyful memories to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lake Geauga Recovery Center (Melanie Ward in Memo), 9083 Mentor Ave., Mentor, 44060.