This is probably one of the hardest things that I think I have ever had to do. When I started working with you, I was blown away by your compassion and the incredible heart that you had. As our time at work grew so did an incredible friendship, one that I will never forget. I feel blessed for the moments that I could share with you and honored that you considered me a friend. You truly cared about everyone around you and will be replaced by no one. I want to believe that this is a bad dream and we’ll all wake up and see your smiling face once again. You are one of the greatest people I have ever known and I can’t express how much I am going to miss you. The memories made will be cherished forever Mel Mel and within all of your family and friends will your soul live on. You will be missed but never forgotten. Let God take over from here, you’re in his hands now more than ever.

Melony you made me laugh so many times in high school. I will remember your smile always. You will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the friends and family members who lost this beautiful angel! You will be missed by so many! Not a doubt in my mind that when someone speaks your name a smile won’t come across their face! See you again someday, but until then, continue to smile down upon us all! Xoxo

Mel I will never forget you! You were such a great person, and we had some great times together! You weren’t just my manager at Applebee’s, but you were my "mom" and friend! I love you Melony, rest in peace "lady"

Mrs.Powers,

We are so sorry for your loss.

The McClaran family
Bill, Amanda,Wyatt,Walton and Mary Kate

Gorgeous Girl, You were such a joy to be around in school. May God be with your family in this time.

Melony will be missed!!

Lori I will always remember all the times with Melony with sports and school. She had a sweet smile and a friendly person.
prayers are with you and family

Rest in peace Melony. I will continue to pray for your family.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you Lori, Brent, and family. May God bless you in this difficult time.
Brad & Carrie Obenhaus

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.

Jeff, I had no idea. I am so sorry man. I cannot begin to understand how you feel and I’m not going to pretend to. I know this is a great loss to you and I know how happy she made you. Words alone cannot express how truly, deeply sorry I am for your loss. If you need anything let me know and I’ll do whatever I can. Even if it’s just listening I’m here.

You were such an awesome friend. I will always remember all the crazy times we had.

Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melony, you were one of the most hilarious friends I have ever had. I can’t believe I will never get a chance to "joke it up" with you again.

I Love you Mel

Melony, you were one of the most hilarious friends I have ever had. I can’t believe I will never get a chance to "joke it up" with you again.

I Love you Mel

Melony,
I will never forget us working together at Henry’s together. We had lots of good laughs. We will all be able to find comfort in your smile. May your family find peace in your smile as well.

May your family find peace in this trying time of their lives and may everyone that knew you always remember you with a smile.

I am so mad, upset, and heart broken. I do not want to write this. Meladonian, you were not just someone I worked with or someone I harrassed….You were my friend. In a world where people tear one another down, you never did. You were a good person and a great friend. I will miss you so much. You blessed me so much the last few weeks by sharing your deepened love for Jeff and for God. It made me so happy to know you were finding a peace in the midst of turmoil. I will remember the Rangers games and woman advice you always gave me. I am going to miss you so much. You were friend, my bud, and I love you dearly. I will see you again. Praise God for that but I still wasn’t ready for you to go!

God Bless your family. They will be in our prayers, as I know that you will be greatly missed..

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry and pray that God will wrap his arms around all of you and comfort you during this tragic time.

Thank you for the memories that you have given! You will be missed!

Mel is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. She will be missed.

Our deepest love and greatest sympathy. Our prayers to you.

Your beautiful smile and great spirit will be missed by everyone. My prayers go out to your wonderful family.

Jeff,
I just want to say my thoughts and prayers are definitely with you right now. I pray that you hold on to God’s unchanging hand. And that you let him be your comforter and strength. I am definitely here for you. Whatever you need don ‘t hesitate to call me. For starters, I’ll pray for you. "Lord God our creator. I ask right know that you bring peace in Jeff’s life. Give him strength daily. Be his comforter. Let him know that you are God all by yourself. Pour out your goodness and holy spirit on Jeff, Lord. Be his encourager and his shepherd. Guide him through this time of need. Let your angels protect him an be with always. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!"

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. What a devasting loss!

It was so good to see you the day before. I really did like your salsa more than Jeff’s. It is painful but good that we got to talk. Not knowing it would be the last time. I’m so proud of the progress you were trying to make with building your leg strength up. Glad you can fly now. I love you. Yes it hurts and yes I will be the brother he(or I) never had!

What wonderful memories I have of Mel playing basketball with Rita and Sarah. She had such a funloving spirit even as a teen. God rest her soul and give comfort to her loved ones.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uptmore Family

Mel I’ll really miss you. Love you so much and thank you for all the smiles and laughs. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please call me if you need anything.

There are not words to describe how truly sorry we are for your loss. She was an earthly treasure taken far to soon. We can only pray that her spirit will help carry you through the sadness.
Eva Jones

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your smile could light up a room and there is no doubt you will be missed. May your family and friends experience God’s peace and comfort.

Jeff – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Heather

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal.
~from an Irish headstone

Mel you are going to be so missed pretty girl! I loved all of our crazy conversations at Applebees! You made me laugh until I cried so many times. You are such an amazing person. Keep cheering on those Texas Rangers girl!! Love you!!

Monica,
Just want you to know you all are being thought of right now and in the days, weeks and months to come. We are so very sorry for your loss.

With all of our love,
Heather, Craig, Kaylee, Kelsey & Hope

Mel was a lovely young woman and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

You brought light into the world of everyone you met.

My your husband and family find comfort in the Lord’s embrace.

Our family has each of you in our thoughts and prayers…

The Barry Pitts Family

you will be missed by all

I am so sorry to hear about Mel. My prayers go out to her husband and family..

Melony, you will be missed dearly. I will always remember your sweet smile from high school, and having fun working with you at Henry’s. I pray that God wraps His loving & comforting arms tightly around your family during this difficult time.

Melony was the sweetest and kindest person of our class. No matter if you were popular or not, she always had something nice to say about you. She was always smiling and had a sweet spirit about her. GOD has a wonderful angel up there. May her family find peace and healing! RIP Melony.

My heart goes out to the family. You will be missed Melony!

I’ll miss you Mel-Mel. <3

All we can do is lift all of you up in prayer and ask God to wrap you all up in His arms and give you whatever you need to get through your loss. Our deepest thoughts and prayers to you all.

I remember cheering with you in high school and how much energy you had. You always had a smile for everyone. You will be dearly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family.

May God bless and keep you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one.

Lori, Brent and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mel was always a bright light around our family. There was always a smile and some harmless kidding around. My last memory of her was a few months back when she came over to our table where she worked and sat and visited for awhile. Her memory will always be there for me.

Melony,you were such a awesome peron.our prayers are with you and your family

I am so sorry for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I love you Mel, always & forever! Check in on us all down here from time to time! Until we meet again, sweet dreams!

–JL86

Mel-
Many of my fondest memories include you and I will miss you so much. We were best buds for the 5 yrs I lived in Waco and will never forget the late nights of sunchips, subway and poker. We were a good team!
My sincere condolences to your entire family. Your fun, positive and goofy spirit will grace those in heaven and we will remember you always. Love,
Chica / Slim

Mel was a genuine sweetheart and never met a stranger. She always had a bright smile, a great laugh and big hug just waiting for you. She gave me a truly precious gift I will cherish always but more importantly, she gave me her time and friendship.

Melony, You could always light up a room with your smile and energy. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lori-I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family and y’all will be in my thoughts and prayers~

Karen

Mel Mel,
Wow I don’t know if I can even believe this…. I am going to miss you so much. You were my applebees mom…. I love you so much. I know you’re up in heaven watching down on us. The rangers are definitely going to start winning now with you watching them in heaven. I know youre at peace now though. You were truely an amazing woman and an even better friend. I’m lucky I got to know you for the time that I did…. I love you girl…..

You will be so very missed Melony. I don

Melony, you were a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

Mel-Mel,
You weren’t just a manager to me or any of us at Applebee’s, you were our friend. You were such an amazing person and your smiling face will be severely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out for ‘Your Husband’ as you called him when he would show up to work, and your family. You made a difference in my life and for that I’m truly thankful to have known such a beautiful, special lady. May you rest in peace.

Melony, I did not know you well. Although the only time I saw you was at work, you were still fun to be around. You were always making everyone that you were around laugh and smile. I give condolences to your family and friends. Rest in Peace Mel.

I’m so thankful to have had you as a friend. I have so many fun memories with you… I am heartbroken for your sweet family … praying for you all…

Thinking of the Holder Family at your loss

You will be missed Mel. I loved our chats and crazy nights at bogarts. Heaven has gained an amazing angel. praying for your family.

Monica.. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Melony you were such a sweet and caring girl. Drama free! Our prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P

Always in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers.

Love and miss you, Mel-Mel!!

Aunt Ree and Uncle Greg
Meagen and Tyler and Caleb

You are in our hearts and prayers.

Lori & Brent,
No words can express your grief and no mere words can sooth it, but our prayers are with you that our Heavenly Father will hold you in His loving arms and comfort you in unfathomable ways.
Marsha & Eddie Brown

Words cannot express pain, but I will hold her life in my heart. I will always have those memories of the wonderful person she was. My thoughts are with you all.

Melly, our time together was brief, but I know in my heart that you loved your life and all of those in your life, and you truly lived your life like the day was your last. There are not enough tears in the world to compare to how much you will be missed. It saddens me to think that this may be the reason I finally return to Texas, but to miss another second of anyone else in my family’s life is something I cannot fathom at this point. Jeff will be well taken care of, and we will all attempt to offer him the light and love you brought into his life. Love love love you.

I was taken back by the loss of such a beautiful person, inside and out. I remember running into CJ a few months before your wedding and the smile she had on her face as she spoke so proudly about your life and upcoming marriage. May your family and friends be comforted by the smiles that will forever shine down upon them from above.

Mel,

It has been a while since our Red Lobster days, but I will never forget the fun times we shared or your fun-loving spirit. The world has lost a wonderful person and heaven has gained a beautiful angel. My prayers are being sent for your family and friends. Until we meet again, Mel-Mel. Rest in Peace in God’s loving arms.

Thinking and praying for your family.

Mel Mel if id had known that the last time we visited, was the last time and that there wouldn’t be another day. I could have had the chance to tell you that I couldn’t imagine not ever having you as a friend or in my life period. Wrap her in the wings of His eternal love angels, until we meet again. I love you Mel Mel

She had a beautiful spirit and will be greatly missed!

I wish there were words I could find that would take away your pain. Our hearts ache for your loss. When Jeff and Mel found one another we were so happy to have a friend of Dave’s join our family. You each brought so much happiness to the other–truly soulmates. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for all of you.

Thinking of each of you in prayer.

Melony was such a wonderful person. She was always full of laughter.

Jeff, you are in my prayers.

you were truly one of a kind and will be missed dearly…

Mel, I have many memories of you making everyone laugh!!! You will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.

We are so sorry. Words can not express the hurt we are feeling for yall. I can feel your pain. I have many memories with Mel. She has touched so many peoples lives and she was one of a kind. Love you Mel and you will NEVER be forgotten! Prayers to all of you…. with lots of Hugs and Love!

The heart remembers what it loves. May those memoreis help you heal through this time. Those of our people who have died will live again! Their bodies will come back to life. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the earth, so the Lord will revive those who have long been dead."-Isa 26:19,

Mel you will always be in my heart. May God guide you in your path beyond this life.

You will be greatly missed Mel. You touched so many people’s lives. I will never forget the fun times we had together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

My heart goes out to all of Melony’s family and friends. It has been a few years since I have seen her. But I can still remember the last time I did see her. She didnt forget anyone and always welcomed them with a smile and hug. She will be missed.

Words cannot express my sorrow for all of Melony’s family. What a beautiful young life, gone too soon. My prayer is that God’s peace that surpassing all understanding surround all of you today and in the days to come.

We will miss you Melony

Brent and Lori,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I pray that God give you strength and comfort you now and in the days to come. My words seem so far away but know that I am truly with you in spirit.
My love always,
Renee Stroman

So sorry to here about Mel she was a great girl.Thinking and praying for all the familes.Love Rita and Gary Ash

we first meet at 4H camp a long time ago and became good friends and teammates. thanks for always bring a smile to my face. love ya

Melony/Mel,I don’t know what to say I am in such shock. You weren’t just a neighbor you were a sweet friendly person to everyone, everytime I walked out my front door you would have a hugh smile on your face. And when I would come into Applebee’s to see you, you were always smiling and laughing with the customer, you NEVER had a frown on your face, you light up everyone you talk to with your sweet smile. I am hurting so much for Jeff because you were the love of his life. I am keeping him in my prayers that God will help him through this. You will truely be missed. My heart goes out to your family as well may God be with them during this time.

We are heartbroken. Mel was such a wonderful person! We all loved her!

To a teammate, who always brought laughter to the room. May you rest in peace.

Mel mel u will be missed greatly! U always were right by my side when I needed u! You showed me greatness

Mel,

You are going to be missed. Never was there a time that I saw you without a smile on your face and a friendly word. You were a bright light in everyone’s life that you touched.

Melony – When I think of you I can’t help but smile! Your warmth and contagious smile will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to your husband and your precious family.

What shock and sadness we feel at your loss. We praise God that Mel is now in His eternal presence and has no more pain or sorrow. She will surely be missed by her family and friends. Mel was truly a special ‘light’ in this dark world and could make you happy just to know her! Our hearts ache with yours at her passing. May God grant you peace and strength to continue on without dear, sweet Mel.

Lori, Brent and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We can’t even imagine your pain but hope and pray that you can find peace and comfort in God’s unconditional love. We love you and we are thinking about you.

I am so sorry for your loss.
Melony’s smile was an unforgettable light in the lives of everyone who knew her. I met Melony working at Red Lobster when I was in college, and the few times that I ran into her on return visits to Waco she always had a warm greeting that made you feel special to have been in her life.
My prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

We have been friends with Karen Holder for many years both in the world of secondary education and in our church family. We send our love to Jeff, to Karen, and to all of this precious family. Our prayers are with you.

May God blees you all. My heart is with you.

Mel Mel… I am truly blessed to have had you in my life. You help me in so many ways and am forever grateful that the lord allowed me to cross your path. Thank you for being such a compassionate person to my family and I…. I have so many great memories of us and at the end I always remember your smile and your laugh! I will miss your Texas Ranger Spirit and promise to make it to atleast 1 game a year to always remember your love for them and the game! Rest in peace dear friend, watch over and guide us all down the right paths. Love you!

Mel, I will always remember you laughing and smiling. All the fun times we had with my kids at the restaurant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Now you can RIP. Love ya chik

Our deepest condolences are with you guys at this tragic time…know that she is now watching over you and will help you get through this. She was such a vibrant and beautiful young woman that will greatly be missed. She touched LOTS of people in this area…

Mel Mel…this is the hardest thing ive ever done in my life.U werent only my best friend..u were my sister..i will never forget my first ranger game with u..or our slumber parties watching justin beiber..or our long talks about everything..i have never had a friend like u..u called me in the middle night and i was there…and i cant count the times i called u and u dropped everything..i can speak for all of applebees…that u were one of the most important people in our lives and u showed us what a real family was…i have never met anyone that could light up a room like u did…i will never forget u.. my sister, my best friend,my heart.. i love you always and will never forget you

Melony, I’ll always remember you smiling and laughing! You were such a sweet person! May your family and friends find comfort and peace during this difficult time…..goodbyes are only temporary!

My heart goes out to your family. I wish you peace on your journey. You brought light to so many on earth with your smile and the way you listened to strangers you never forgot a face.

Melony, I’ve only met you a few times, but each encounter with you were so sweet & kind hearted. Rest in peace my darlin. Your memory will never be forgotten.

God Bless Jeff, his family and Mel’s family. And know that we are so sorry for your loss.

Sending our Love and Prayers! Heaven gained a beautiful angel! God bless you all so!!

Jeff,

Mel was a beautiful, sweet person, and I’m honored I got to meet her. I am praying for your and Mel’s families.

With Christian Love,

Tiffany and Brian