Melody McCray-Miller, longtime public servant and Wichita community leader, died during the weekend at age 69.
McCray-Miller was born and raised in Wichita, living here her entire life and serving the community for more than three decades. She was on the Sedgwick County Commission, the Kansas Legislature, and the Wichita School Board.
She stepped back from her school-board duties about five months ago following health concerns.
McCray-Miller was the first African American woman to represent the 4th District (the north-central parts of Sedgwick County) on the Board of County Commissioners. McCray-Miller was also the co-owner of Miller’s Barbecue, alongside her husband Larry.