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Dana Greene
December 4, 2017
In memorial of my dear friend Melissa,
Melissa, I think of you often and say a prayer for your family (especially your children). I ask our heavenly Father to keep them safely in his loving arms and continue to care for them always. Your short time here on earth has left a beautiful forever mark on many lives. I miss you.
DG
Craig Wilson
November 23, 2017
Mz. Melissa,
It's been two years since you've joined the Local #34 Upper Executive Board,
All the good you're doing up there, we're feeling the spinklings of your goodness down here. Keep up the good work and keep your motherly ways over your children, your wifey ways over your husband and your Daughterly ways over your mother. Keep smiling on all the rest that you love and that love you.
REST IN PARADISE
QUEEN!!
Craig Wilson Sr.
November 29, 2016
WOW,
It's been a year since we last endured that warm smile, that light up the room personality, those words of wisdom as only you can delivery.
Seems like only yesterday we were planning our agenda for 2017.
I know you are popping Yale leaders on theirs heads and yelling at them to
SETTLE THAT DAMN CONTRACT. You work on them from above and we'll continue to work on them from down here, and together we'll win as we have so many times before. we miss you but will never forget you......
FOREVER LOCAL # 34.
Dana Greene
November 23, 2016
On this day 11/23/16, I take time to remember my lovely friend & union sister, Melissa. I think of you often, and pray that your family is stronger than ever and your children shall be productive, successful, happy people in this world, because of the bright light you left them to follow.
RIP
Dana
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Stephany Carmichael
August 13, 2016
♡♡♡Rest in Peace Melissa♡♡♡ God bless!
Marie Shaw
December 1, 2015
Dear Angela,
My love and prayers are with you and the family. If you need anyhthing I will always be there for you, like you were always there for me.
God Bless,
Love Marie
Jill Little
December 1, 2015
Angela,My deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. I pray that God continue to give you the Strength Comfort and Love needed during this sad and difficult time. Love you.
Sadequa Kersey
November 30, 2015
I would like to send my condolences to your children, husband and family. May you Rest in Peace
Latisah Reynolds
November 30, 2015
Angela,
Words cannot express how I am feeling, my heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Tish and Brian
Sadequa Kersey
November 30, 2015
I would like to send my condolences to your children, husband and family. May you Rest in Peace
Allegerria Fitzpatrick, LPN
November 30, 2015
My sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort and support to the family. Melissa has grown to become a beautiful woman,sister, daughter, wife, mother and friend. She will truly be missed.
Mrs.Evadale
November 29, 2015
Jessica I'm so sorry for your lost .Praying that God gives you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Dorothy
November 30, 2015
Words cannot express the pain that we all share. I would like to express my condolences to Angela,Abdoul, Makayla,Aiden,Paulie and the entire family for your loss
Bridget Miller
November 28, 2015
The Dawkins Family have my condolences and my prayers go out to the family. God bless you all
Marcy Kaufman
November 28, 2015
A dear friend, sister in Local 34, a wonderful mother, and a truly good person, Melissa will be missed.
Patricia Council
November 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Melissa was like a daughter to me. She and my daughter Tiffany were good friends. She wil be missed. My prayers go out to her mom, husband and children.
lisa harris
November 28, 2015
Mellisa was a Beautifull,vibrant young women. One with such a big h heart with her deep beautiful demples.Gone to sone rip Melissa
Diane
November 28, 2015
To the family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Heaven just gained another angel. She will be missed.
Vonda & Terrell Jones
November 28, 2015
Abdoul and family, may God be with you in your time of need.This will pass.God has your back in all of this.God just received another Angel, know that Melissa will be watching over you all with a smile.Stay strong and know God will carry you through. God Bless. Love Vonda & Terrell Jones
JEAN SMITH
November 28, 2015
May you have light as you journey to your Lord, where all the angels and love ones who when beyond before you are waiting to welcome you home.
Valorie Mosley
November 27, 2015
To Melissa's Family~Praying that God give you all strength & comfort during this most difficult time!
Penny Riggione
November 27, 2015
To the family of Melissa.
I am so sorry for the unexpected passing of colleague and friend. I will always remember her kind heart, big smile, love for her family and passion to help others along with her husband.
My heart is very heavy with sadness. I wish you all strength and great memories during this difficult time.
Michael Ben-Elohim
November 27, 2015
You were a great person I knew you since we were teens it was great growing up and seeing you blossom into a wonderful mother and important part of our community from inspiring parents and children to just maintaining such a beautiful smile. You will be missed my friend.
Dr. Kathleen Fearn
December 11, 2015
My Heartfelt Sympathies go out to the Wilkerson, Dawkins and Doumbia families! Melissa will be greatly missed!!! She was a lovely young woman who was positive, spirited and an incredibly devoted mother!!! I'm so sorry I missed her Celebration of Life. My deepest condolences to all of you who cherished her, and my prayers that memories of times shared will bring you peace.
December 1, 2015
I did not know your loved one personally, but I am a employee of Yale University and a member of the union. When one of our own is hurt, sick or passes away it effects us all. My condolences to the family and may the memories of your loved one help your through this difficult time. God bless you. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Nicole Forbes-Shaw
Maxine Jones-Singleton
November 30, 2015
Angie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Praying asking God to give you comfort, peace, understanding and strength through this difficult time. Always here for you. Continue to lean and trust in God he will see you through
Marcia Kemp
November 30, 2015
Angie, my heart felt condolences to you and your family. please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and may god continue to shine his light upon you.
Vivivan Crawley
November 30, 2015
My condolences to all the family and may god ease your pain and bring forth the healing and happy memories of the times you were able to share with her.
November 30, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
November 29, 2015
Angela-I am so sorry to hear about your daughter Melissa. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris Haley
November 29, 2015
You have my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God provide your family with peace, strength and loving comfort. (John 5:25-29)
November 29, 2015
My condolences to Melissa's family and all her friends. You will be missed!
With love
Tishema T
November 29, 2015
To Angela, My most heartfelt sorrow and love for you in this time of great sadness. --Laurie Potter-Smith
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