Melanie H. Williams

Melanie Williams Obituary

A funeral service for Mrs. Melanie Holmes Williams of 911 Prince Ave. Petersburg, who departed this life Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at the chapel of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg, with the Elder Charles Williams of New Beginnings Ministries officiating. The interment will be in Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will assemble at the residence one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.

Please send online condolences to: www.blandenterprisesinc.com

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Published by The Progress-Index on Dec. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Williams

14 Entries

Treska Wilson-Smith

December 12, 2009

There will always be visions of Melanie, on our front porch on Mistletoe Street, playing Bobby Jacks and beating us all. That is how she was with life, a true champion. She came to our house in the evenings with one thing in mind, beating the game. You have won the greatest game and feat of all Melanie, you beat the game of life and won a place in the father's house. Bask in the glory and rest. You deserve it.

Darlene Bates

December 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 11, 2009

Stephanie B. Jones--much love! Rest IN Peace!

Duke---May God Keep you in his bossom!

NE_NE--I will miss you so much!

Cleve Richie

December 10, 2009

To the family of Mrs. Melaine H. Williams. My prayers are with you
in your time of sorrow. May your family and friends hold you up and
keep you going.

Mark Smith & Family

December 10, 2009

R.I.P.

Cekeiya Cook

December 10, 2009

Yodie and Slim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Cook Family

Freda Lewis Curtis

December 9, 2009

To the family of Melaine H. Williams.
May the love that you have from family and friends carry you through your grief.

Damita Hooper

December 9, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about yours lost . May God keep blessing each and everyone of you .

Be Bless The Hooper's Family

December 9, 2009

I was truly saddened to hear of Melanie's passing. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Pat Lee-Ellis

Cherita Hicks

December 8, 2009

To the family of Melanie Holmes Williams, may the peace that surpasses all understanding comfort you in your time of sorrow. Your loved one is in the "Arms of God". My prayers are with each of you.

Denita Jones

December 8, 2009

I have so many memories from childhood to now and I will always hold them dear to my heart. I love you cousin!!!

Phyllis Davis

December 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Renita Hunley

December 8, 2009

I will miss you Sister-in-law but I know that you had things to do in heaven. You were such a joy to love and have in my life, I will forever hold on to those memories. I know the Lord will keep watch over Yodie and your grandbabies that you love so much. Thank you Lord for giving her rest.

Sheila Mays

December 8, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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