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Melissa Gillum Obituary
Melissa Ann Gillum WINDSOR - Melissa Ann Gillum, 28, a special angel of God who touched many lives and brought them laughter, smiles and happiness, was taken by our Lord Oct. 2, 2008. She is now spreading her joy and happiness in heaven with our Lord God. Melissa was born in Portsmouth. Survivors include her mother, Robyn M. Fury and mother's boyfriend, Norwood "Daddy Norwood" Asbell of Windsor; father, Bruce D. Gillum and his wife Michelle of Cleveland; sisters, Dawn Marie Gillum and boyfriend Fernando Dirtion of Suffolk, Christina Lynn Gillum and fiancé Tommy Asbell of Ivor; half brothers, Tulley Gillum and Jack Gillum, both of Cleveland; grandmothers, Patricia C. Favero of Virginia Beach and Phyllis Gentry of Cincinnati, Ohio; niece, Neviah Dirtion; nephew, Thomas Asbell; aunts and uncles, Terry and Randall Young of Norfolk and Mary Daniels of Orlando, Fla.; cousins, Eddie and Heather LaTona of Medina, Ohio; and many other cousins and adopted family. Melissa's last unselfish act on this earth was to be a LifeNet donor. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. in the R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory by the Rev. Basil Ballard. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.
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Brenda Richardson-Brown
October 6, 2008
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Melissa. She was once one of my students when I first came to Windsor Middle School. I was Miss Richardson at the time that I taught Melissa. I remember her as being a very sweet and wonderful young lady. She always smiled and was able to bring laughter to those that she met. I know she was well loved and will be truly missed. I pray that the family can find comfort during this time of sorrow and grief. Be strong.
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