On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Melissa Fay Dunnel, loving daughter, mother of five children passed away at the age of 57. Melissa was born on October 19th 1962. To Grace and Daniel Dunnel. She received her nursing degree from the University of Texas in Austin from where she went on to change countless lives for 17 years. Paula had a passion for painting. She also loved to bird watch, and she combined her two favorite hobbies to create extraordinary works of art. She was known her her quick wit, her infectious smile, and her kind compassionate spirit.