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Melanie Villarreal Obituary
August 11, 1961 – September 7, 2014
Melanie Gaye Villarreal, 53, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Sunday September 7, 2014. Melanie was born August 11, 1961 and a native of Pensacola, Florida.
She was a graduate of Woodham High School, and also a graduate from Pensacola Junior College. She was a registered nurse in the ICU at Baptist Hospital for 25 years where she touched many lives. Melanie was a loving Mimi, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She had the best smile with the most contagious laugh to follow.
Melanie is survived by her children Erich and Magan Villarreal, granddaughter Alyssa Villarreal (her mother Lindsay), parents, Burl and Nina Wise, Brother Kevin (Karen) Wise and Nephew Joshua Wise, and a very special Aunt Sarah and Uncle Russ Beshirs. Special friends from the hospital include Rebecca, Michelle, Robin, as well as many other coworkers and friends.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 10, 2014 at Gateway Church of Christ with services following at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Jim Caples. Interment will be at Bayview Mausoleum.
In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the Alyssa Villarreal Educational Fund at Harvesters Federal Credit Union or to the charity of your choice.
She will be dearly missed by her loving family, friends, and pets.
WATERS & HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Villarreal
October 3, 2014
I am so sorry. Magan and Robin, my thoughts are with you every day. Becky Musick
September 29, 2014
Whenever I had a chance I stopped to just see that smile and I felt so much better esp. If I was having a bad day. Heaven just gained a wonderful person.
Deanna & Ronnie Overson
September 13, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Wise, Kevin, Karen, Josh, Meghan, and Erich,
May God give you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time. Melanie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My heart just breaks for her wonderful family. We love you.
Delila Hancock
September 12, 2014
This world has truly lost an amazing person. I will never forget all of the things Mel taught me when I worked with her in MINU at Baptist Hospital years ago. Prayers to all of her family and friends. Fly high, sweet lady.
September 11, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Mel. Baptist hospital has lost a great nurse. She was always so friendly and she will be greatly missed.
Terri Foss
Deborah deMenzes
September 11, 2014
So sad church family and found this on a friends post its a small world. Prayers to all effected.While I was not lucky enough to work with her she sounds wonderful and greatly missed. My heart aches for her parents not the way its suppose to happen. Love you guys so sorry for your loss
Christine crews
September 10, 2014
I have worked with Mel for almost 10 years. The very first day I felt like she welcomed me with open arms. She was always so nice and helpful. We became good friends and she was like another mother to me. She has always had great advice and always said the right things. I have always looked up to her as a great nurse and a great person. She has opened her home to me in hard times. I can't think of anyone that would have anything bad to say about her, and really there isnt anything bad to say. She was always smiling. She would teach you anything you wanted to know. She is one of the smartest nurses I know. I have seen her save many lives and was always so calm in the most stressful situations. Magan is exactly like Mel, smart, funny, kind, and beautiful. I'm sorry for the loss. She was loved by so many. She will really be missed.
ALISSA WISE
September 10, 2014
DIDNT KNOW YOU VERY WELL BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. RIP AND GOD BLESS !!!!!!!!!! UNCLE BURL AND NINA IM HERE IF YOU NEED ME.
Crystal Gustave
September 10, 2014
Melanie had such an amazing sense of humor and beautiful smile. Thank you for being such an outstanding person Mel. You will be missed. Heaven has truly received an angel.
Vera Wright
September 10, 2014
As a former R.N. at Baptist Hospital, I met Melanie in the ICU/PCU area. Melanie had a warm, nurturing spirit with words of encouragement. I realized Melanie was family- oriented as myself. We loved talking about our families. Love was written in her smile, conversation and demeanor as she spoke of Erich, her Granddaughter, and Megan. When she spoke of her family, I felt at home. Home is a place where love and comfort resides. Melanie: A loving Mother and Nurse will be dearly missed by love ones, but never forgotten. May God continue to bless your family with his loving kindness and healing, comforting hands with love and peace. Amen Vera R. Wright
Mary Waller
September 10, 2014
Megan and Erich your mom was very proud of you both and loved you dearly. And when she talked about Alyssa her smile got bigger and her eyes sparkled even more than usual. I'm so sorry for your loss.
September 10, 2014
MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE WHO KNEW MEL AND LOVED HER
Taylor Lewis
September 10, 2014
I learned so much from Melanie, both about nursing and parenting. She had a beautiful soul and everyone who's life she touched is better for having met her.
Becky Harper
September 10, 2014
I met Melanie while attending USA Nursing School with her daughter Magan. I only have the fondest memories of spending time with the Villareal Family. The world has lost a great Mother and Nurse.
paul jones
September 10, 2014
As i look back over the time i met a wonderful, caring ,loving person i must say it was mel ,went i first met her she had a warm , caring smile on her face, the Bible tell us endure for a night , joy will come in the morning , yes Mel joy came in the morning , she is resting in the lovely arm of Your Heavenly Father , as we reflect on the life of a wonderful person , I can say i met a wonderful lady , as many patient , family , friends and other people she came in contact with they will say that was one caring lady and she will have a lasting impression on for ever.As you go thru this remember Our Lord and Savior has you , he will comfort you in the days,weeks, months and years to come in the lost of a loveone,as you get ready to say goodbye to a loveone take the time remember all the things , words, expression , talks and etc she would have done , so we say goodnight Melanie G Villarreal we will see you in the Baptist Hospital in Heaven with that big caring smile on your face. May the peace of Our Lord and Savior be with the family, friends and co-worker of the Late Mrs Melanie G Villarreal is my pray always .
Eric Calhoun
September 9, 2014
I loved hanging with Melanie when i was doing in house call, she will be missed.
Bill Paxton
September 9, 2014
She was a hard worker and loved by all. Will be missed
Stephanie Bain
September 9, 2014
I met Melanie a couple of years ago when I started working at Bsptist Hospital in the OR. What I remember most about her is she was always smiling and always so very kind to me. I'm praying God's peace and comfort for her family.
Marlana DiSanto
September 9, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Meghan Richmond
September 9, 2014
Melanie, you were one of those people that could walk into a room and put a smile on everyone's face. You gave your all to your family and job and changed many lives along the way. You will greatly be missed. I'm honored to have known you and have worked along side you. There is now another angel up there looking over us ? I pray for your family to have the strength to overcome this tragedy. God bless Melanie
Mary Jones
September 9, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss Melanie will be missed by so many. I spoke to her a couple of weeks ago and she had that same smile and demenor will miss her so much.
Colleen Kealey
September 9, 2014
Mel was such an energetic person. She had so much fun with life. She will always be remembered as living life to the fullest. Most people hope to live life that way but she did. RIP
Diana Villarreal
September 9, 2014
I send my love and condolence to Megan and Erich and family, I pray God gives you the strength to get thru the lose of your Mother, she will be missed!
Aunt Diana
Death leaves heartache that no one can heal BUT love leaves memories that no one can steal. --The Indian Gone but NEVER forgotten. LOVE AND MISS YOU
The Amorelli's
September 9, 2014
Michelle Golson
September 9, 2014
To the Villarreal Family, we are so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Will be thinking of you all. The Golson Family
Kathy Breakall
September 9, 2014
Cherished memories of an energetic student with a captivating smile.
Debbie Greene
September 9, 2014
My friends, Elaine and Martha, told me about Melanie on Monday at school. I am so shocked and my prayers are with you all. Melanie was a big part of my life and I am so sad. I am happy I knew her and her family. My life was blessed and I am thankful for the time we did share; that can't be erased. Melanie was a giving individual and well-loved by all who knew her. She loved her family. Just like her parents, always provided for them. Melanie loved the beach, so while her toes are on the sandy shore of heaven I know she is happy and I know God has told her, "Melanie, job well done." I will see you again, Melanie. :)
Prayers are lifted up to all family and friends.
Love, Debbie Greene
September 9, 2014
I'm shocked and so sorry to see this sad news. I went to high school with Melanie and was in her wedding. We lost touch over the years. She was such a sweet, funny, great, and caring friend. I bet she was the best nurse anyone could have! My regards go out to her mom, dad, brother Kevin, and the rest of her family.
God Bless you all~
Diane Dawson Ruckstuhl
Shannon Casey
September 9, 2014
I have a hard time believing your gone. This life is so short and precious. You touched so many lives as a person and a nurse. I hove no doubt your crowns in heaven will be quite heavy. See you on the other side.
Kathy Jacobs
September 9, 2014
I sit here this morning reflecting back on the memories I have of my dear friend. I will miss you deeply and your great sense of humor and laugh. This journey we all will take, but it was too soon for you. Mel you leave a void in my heart that no one can fill. Your love leaves memories that will live on. To Mel's family I have you all in my prayers.
Farrell & Jean Hardiman
September 9, 2014
We are praying for the Villarreal and Wise family.
Kathy Jacobs
September 9, 2014
In my heart, a void is left that no one can fill. My dear friend leaves memories that will live on. This is a journey we all will take, just not a journey for her to take so soon. I sit here this mornng as I write this remembering years past of all the laughs and cries we shared. I will miss that laugh of yours and great sense of humor. To Mel's family you are in my prayers and she will be missed dearly.
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