Melinda McEwan, 61, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Vero Beach, FL.

She was born to Dorothy McEwan and the late Fred McEwan on March 29,1962 in Vero Beach, FL. In her youth, Melinda was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome; however, this did not hold her back from living a happy and amazing life. She graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1980. She moved to Gainesville, FL in 1998 where she lived at Buckingham Group Home with other individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. She cherished the group home staff and considered them a part of her family.

Melinda attended ARC of Alachua County where she was engaged in daily activities to promote wellness and life-skills training. Her favorite activity was participating in the ARC workshop. She enjoyed word puzzles, computer games, and arts and crafts. She was fluent in sign language. She had a strong faith in God and enjoyed going to church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

Melinda is survived by her mother, Dorothy McEwan of Fort Pierce, FL; her sister, Lisa (Troy) Fahser of Fort Pierce, FL; three nieces, Candace (Wade) White of Wilmington, DE; Kasey Fahser of Jensen Beach, FL;  Kaylin Fahser of Longmont, CO; and one great-nephew, Noah White of Wilmington, DE.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Prader Willi Florida Association 7760 Granville Drive, Tamarac, FL 33321.

A celebration of life will be scheduled in the coming months.