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Jonelle Melton Obituary
JONELLE ELAINE
MELTON
AGE: 33 NEPTUNE
Jonelle Elaine Melton, 33, of Neptune, NJ departed this life on September 14, 2009. Born in Trenton, NJ, she attended Our Lady of Divine Shepherd School and McCorristin Catholic High School. She graduated from Morgan State University and received a Master's in Supervisory Education from Monmouth University. Jonelle taught at the Village Charter School in Trenton, NJ for three years, the Granville Charter School for one year, and as a long term substitute for the Trenton Board of Education. As a Social Studies teacher at the Red Bank Middle School for the past seven years, Jonelle was looking forward to teaching fifth grade this year. She was a very active member of the school community, and Jonelle was well loved by staff, students and parents.
Predeceased by her father, George Saddler, Jr., her maternal grandmother, Frances Dorsey Cruse, her paternal grandparents, Ruby and George Saddler, Sr. surviving are her husband, Michael Melton; her mother and best friend, Gwendolyn Cruse (Hamilton, NJ); her mother-in-law, Lorene Melton (Trenton, NJ); two sisters, Rachel (Mark Hanslon), and Connie Saddler and her niece Constance; her sister-in-law, Tameki (Eric Jones) and nephew Ethan; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; the staff of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Programs; and special friends, Tamera, Charmia, Kim, and Nycole.
Funeral Services will be Monday, September 21, 2009 at 11am at Lighthouse Outreach Ministries, 715 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm at Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1225 Calhoun St., Trenton, NJ and Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 from 9am to 11am at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jonelle Melton
Charlena Williams
May 20, 2024
To my Lil cousin. The memories we have will always be engraved in my heart. Until we meet again you will always remembered. I Love you
T
July 10, 2023
May your soul rest well! Blessings to all who loved you and cherished you!
Wanda Rheaume
September 29, 2009
Jonelle you were a great friend and loved by many. It was an honor getting to know you in school. My heart goes out to your loved ones and may justice be served for you.
Wanda
Juniee
September 27, 2009
In memory of Jonelle and in prayer that closure will be brought to all who loved and knew her I've started an online candle vigil at www.gratefulness.org just select groups and go to bottom of the page and select search and type in JM914 to light your candle for her. May she rest in peace. I will keep the light lit for her until she has closure.
Sandra McKithen
September 23, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 21, 2009
With deepest sorrow for the Melton Family and Friends. A treasure to the students and staff of RBMS will be in the hearts of many - always... The Canterbury Family
Kadayjah Smith, Delores Martin & Family
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CARI SANTIAGO
September 21, 2009
TO THE CRUSE-MELTON FAMILY.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL.SHE WAS MY CHILDRENS TEACHER AND THEY LOVED HER.SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.SHE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.DEVIN,SHAYLA AND C.J.WILL NEVER FORGET HER.
Lana Burge
September 21, 2009
My sincere condolences go out to Jonelle's family and friends. I miss you Baby Girl and I love you so much. I'm going to miss you coming to Maryland. You have such a beautiful spirit and always kept me laughing. I know you are a peace now and looking down on all of us. I guess God needed you more and called you Home to get your wings. I'm going to miss you and I love you. Rest in Peace Baby Girl.
Gabrielle
September 20, 2009
I love and miss you sooo much Momma Cruse. Hope you know how much you mean to me. I will never ever forget you. R.I.P. May God bless your family.
Dr. Nycole Washington
September 20, 2009
I love you always Babygirl and I know you are resting safely in the arms of Jesus!
Ms. Cruse and family I will continue to lift you up in prayer knowing that God is a healer, deliverer and keeper!
Blessings Always!
LORI EGGLESTON
September 20, 2009
TO THE FAMILIES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY,THIS IS SUCH A HURTFUL THING THAT HAPPEN,BUT TO ALL TAKE TRUST IN GOD AND ALL YOUR PRAYERS ]&QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED,GOD NEVER PUTS MORE ON US THAN WE CAN HANDLE,I DID'NT KNOW HER BUT MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILESMAY GOD BLESS.RIP MY SISTER IN CHRIST
September 20, 2009
To the Cruse-Melton families:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. God bless you all and may Jonelle rest in peace.
The McKeithen-Huff Family
Zyvritic Hayes
September 20, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Person
September 20, 2009
To God be the glory!!! My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the mother and sisters of Jonelle Melton. Jonelle was a very good friend of my sister so I was privileged to have met her and witness her beautiful spirit on many occasions.... We are all saddened that this beautiful young lady was torn from all that loved her & that she loved way too soon.
Please take comfort in this scripture Isiah 57:1-2...
1. The righteous perish, and no one ponders it in his heart;
devout men are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.
2. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.
Please take comfort knowing that she is resting in the glory of our heavenly Father. May God give you all the peace & comfort that you need at this time.
Tracey Boyd
September 19, 2009
My condolences go out to the family, friends, and students of Jonelle. Although I never had the opportunity to meet her I feel as though I have. We have mutual friends and through their experiences and feelings I've come to know the beauty of Jonelle. The days ahead will be difficult and I know that words can only offer little comfort, but try to remember the gift of her life. Hold on to the memories, the laughter, her wit, and that beautiful smile. That gift lasted 33 years and death a moment. Don't allow that moment to steal what she would have wanted to leave all of you with, the very best parts of her. "Love, Joy, Kindness, and Beauty" those things are everlasting. Remember that she was never alone. Believe that the Lord did not forsake her or leave her. He held her in the palm of his hand and still does. God Bless you all.
alisha smith
September 19, 2009
it is just a shame the things that happen to people that dont deserve it but i would like to give my sympathy to the family may god bless you
Yvonne Johnson
September 19, 2009
We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family. She will foreva be missed and n our heart. she loved us and we loved her as well. from the staff at Complements Hair Salon.
YVONNE JOHNSON
September 19, 2009
WE GIVE SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND FOREVA N OUR HEARTS. SHE LOVED US AND WE LOVED HER AS WELL. FROM THE STAFF OF COMPLEMENTS HAIR SALON.
ANNETTA YOUNG
September 19, 2009
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY I ONLY NEW HER FOR A SHORT PERIOD N TIME BUT N THAT SHORT PERIOD SHE WAS A JOYFUL PERSON N WILL DEEPLY B MISSED.
September 19, 2009
Gwen,
I've heard so many good things about you and your daughter! So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences go out to you and the rest of the family. Try to stay strong and know that your friends and co-workers will always be there for you. Hope to meet you the next time we're in NJ.
Joyce Gunning (Elyse's sister)
whitley
September 19, 2009
i didnt kno mrs.jonelle personally but she was my god son's teacher in tha past and my heart goes out to her & her family.
taren drysdale
September 19, 2009
My condolences go out to her husband, family & friends. Thou i have never met her before this is very traggic to have happen. Your all in my families prayers.R.I.P. Jonella Melton
Morris and Sara Kimble
September 19, 2009
To the Cruse-Saddler-Melton families:
May God grant you peace and strength in the midst of the storm.
You have our deepest sympathy during the period of your bereavement.
Prayerfully,
Tony & Kim Smith
September 19, 2009
To The Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sometimes there just aren't any answers, but God sees each tear, feels every hurt, understands our need to ask "why", and, because of His love for us, we can trust that in time His comfort and peace will come. We are and will be praying for you during this time.
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