Melissa Autumn Caudill

October 9, 1997 - March 17, 2018

Melissa Autumn Caudill, age 20 of Sparta, NC passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, from injuries sustained due to a tragic car accident. She was born October 9, 1997 in Alleghany County. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Buddy Caudill. Melissa was a great friend, great mother with a big heart. She loved the Lord and her church family at Bellview Baptist Church. She had a forgiving heart. She is survived by her three children, Carolenna Rodriguez, Pethra Rodriguez, Ava Rodriguez all of Sparta; her husband, Samuel Rodriguez of Sparta; her mother, Lorrie Snow and stepfather Jonathan Beavers of Piney Creek; father, Tim Caudill of Greensboro; two brothers, Jerry Delozier of Shelby and William Caudill of Sparta; maternal grandparents, Alice and Phillip Delozier of Shelby; paternal grandmother, Carol Caudill of Laurel Springs; special friends, Ada Jean Baird and many others. The family will hold a memorial service to honor the life of Melissa at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Bellview Baptist Church, Hwy 113, Laurel Springs, NC, with Pastor Danny Pruitt and Pastor Barry Newman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family ask anyone who would like can bring food to the church Saturday. There will be no visitation at the home. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Go Fund Me account that has been setup online for Melissa’s children by Benita Adams. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Piney Creek Fire Department, Alleghany County Law Enforcement, and Janet at Sparta Florist. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Caudill family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.