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Melanie Galley Obituary

Melanie Ann Galley of Westwego passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017 at 8:25 pm. She was 48 years old. Beloved daughter of the late Dorothy Scott Galley and the late Peter Percy Galley. She is survived by a brother Mark Anthony Galley and a sister Barbara Galley Gilbert. Sister-in-law of Marian Martin Galley and Steve C. Gilbert, Jr. Aunt of Odessa Galley and Hannah Galley. Granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harris F. Scott, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer V. Galley. Melanie was a Social Worker employed by the State of Louisiana for 22 years in the Department of Children and Family Services. She was a member of John McDonogh VFW Auxiliary #3121. Relatives, friends and employees of the State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Capital One Bank and Jefferson Parish Department of Engineering are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, LA on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Visitation from 11:00 am and will continue until Mass time. Interment following in Gates of Heaven Mausoleum in Westwego. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 5 to Jun. 8, 2017.

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Cocoa Covington

June 12, 2017

I love you and miss you Aunt Mel.

From the heart...

Jeannie Covington

June 12, 2017

Barbara & Mark, we've all known each other for well over 30 years and words cannot express the sadness, emptiness in the heart, and that constant "something's missing" since Melanie has passed. Please know that I'm here for you. Luv y'all.

June 7, 2017

I worked with Melanie for several years at OCS. She was a sweet person, always there to help with my computer problems! May God bless her family at this difficult time. Debbie Campbell

Idell Woods-Arnaud

June 7, 2017

To the family I extend my deepest sympathy. Ms. Mel was genuinely an awesome person to be around. She will be missed.

Steve Gilbert

June 7, 2017

Where to start! Everywhere I look I see something that reminds me of you. Every thought in preparing for your physical "goodbye"is how to make it perfect for you. My world is less because you are not in it but I do have another guardian angel. I still hear your voice, your laugh, and will always remember all of the good times." Todd " misses you most (15 year inside joke), I in no way could write this with out mentioning that! I love you Mel and I remember the first time you called me "Bro-lo"! I bet it's beautiful there. Save me a seat at the Sushi bar!

Paula Sepcich Mine

June 6, 2017

Barbara and Mark I am so sorry for the loss of your baby sister. I will keep you , your family and Melanie in my prayers as she gains her angel wings into heaven .

Lisa Kegley

June 6, 2017

Melanie was the sweetest and funniest person. So sad to hear of her passing. My prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Melanie.

Barbara Galley Gilbert

June 6, 2017

I miss you, my beautiful baby sister. You are now an angel forever in God's kingdom of love where there is no pain and suffering. I will never forget you and will love you forever. ❤

Tammy Andreoni

June 6, 2017

Melanie, my beautiful cousin Melanie! this hurts so bad, but I keep telling myself that you are in a better place and are suffering no more. Though you are gone honey, memories remain forever. From the things we did and said as kids to the things we did and said as adults. Lord know we had some good laughs. I will miss you, and you will always remain close and dear to my heart, but God had other plans for you. I pray for peace and comfort for Mark and Barbara as they go through these difficult times. May God comfort you in each and every way. Though times are dim right now, hold on to those memories of our Melanie and know she is shining down on us all. Until we meet again Cuz, fly high, sing loud and dance those golden streets of Heaven! I love you!!!

Melanie Kass

June 5, 2017

Barbara and Mark my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time . I'm so sorry for your loss, Melanie was a wonderful and loving person . I'll never forget the wonderful memories and great times we had. Love y'all

Kitty Hoffmann-Perera

June 5, 2017

Gone to soon Melanie. I will always remember those great times we had camping, those days were so fun. RIP sweet cousin.

Edith Nash

June 5, 2017

You were always a sweet person with a heart of gold, and i will miss you dearly, RIP aunt Melanie.

Lynn Bowles

June 5, 2017

I keep sitting here staring at the screen. No words. :-( I love you Melanie. Save me a table in Heaven <3

Kim Orgeron

June 5, 2017

Barbara and mark I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet beautiful sister Melanie. Will keep y'all in my prayers dear cousins love yall. Rip Melanie. You are now and angel with all our other love ones fly high. Love Kim orgeron(theriot).

Manila Cleveland

June 5, 2017

Gone to soon. Melanie was a great co-worker. Always willing to assist others. A great sense of humor. Always trying something new. Take your rest in Heaven Mel.

Robyne Henderson

June 4, 2017

I am so sad to hear of Mel's passing. I've known her for over 10 years and she was a wonderful, kind, and fun person. I will miss her so much! see you in heaven, dear friend <3

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