Melissiar H.  Kennon, age 58, of Lakeland, FL died Friday, March 17, 2017,  at Sophya's Assisted Living in Mesquite, TX. She was a member of the Mt. Zion AME Church of Mulberry.

She is survived by her husband Samuel Kennon, Jr., Lakeland, FL; three daughters: Shaniqua "Cherry" Kennon, Mesquite, TX; LaQuita Styles( Lloyd Sr.), Covington, GA; and Dr. Katera Kennon, Lakeland, FL; father, Louis Hazzard, Mulberry, FL; two brothers: Sterling Hagins, Jr.( Karran); Marshall Hagins; one sister, Louise Hazzard; four grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL. Viewing will be from 5 PM until 7 PM, Friday, March 24, at Gause Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be at Mt. Zion AME Church of Mulberry at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery.