Melanie Phillips Whaley

Could someone email me to tell me what caused Melanies' death? My Mother saw it in the paper and told me that she had died. Thanks, Marsha Salter Barnhart

I KNOW WHAT NEXT THURSDAY HOLDS FOR YOU & I'LL BE ASKING GOD FOR A SPECIAL TOUCH ON THIS DAY. I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW THOUGHTFUL, KIND & CONSIDERATE MELANIE WAS. IF EVERYONE WAS HALF AS NICE AS HER THIS WORLD WOULD BE A DEFFERENT PLACE. I REALLY LOVED HER & AM GOING TO MISS HER FOR A VERY LONG TIME. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU!

IN CHRIST'S LOVE,

Dear Phillips Family,

Melanie & I met at UAB 18 years ago now. Though she was older than me, she always called me 'Old Woman'. She made the classes we had together fun and over the years I came to love her as the sister I never had. You are all in my and my husband's prayers.

I am so sad to hear of Melanies passing! We went to Faith & Fairfield High School together. She, Suann Swift & me (Marsha Salter) were the best of friends! I have fun memories of Melanie...May God bless and comfort you all!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Belinda & Jeff Wood

THE ETHERIDGE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR LOVE AND SORROW TO MELANIE'S FAMILY. MELANIE SHARED THE SAME ROOM WITH OUR DAUGHTER, NORITA ROWELL, AT EASTVIEW NURSING HOME. MELANIE CAME TO THE NURSING HOME MAY 29, 2007, AND NORITA CAME MAY 31, 2007. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING SHE LET THE FAMILY KNOW SHE WOULD CALL FOR HELP FOR NORITA WHENEVER SHE NEEDED IT. NORITA HAS MS AND CAN NOT HELP HER SELF. SHE IS 45 YEARS OLD. MELANIE TOOK SO MUCH PRESSURE OFF OF THE FAMILY BECAUSE SHE WOULD...

I have known Melanie for the last ten years and found her to be a witty and kind person. She had a wonderful spirit and an inspiring faith. My prayers are with her family.

Melanie was my mother's roommate at Eastview and had become like family to my family. She was such a beautiful person! My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and especially Abby, who she talked about non stop! She will surely be missed!

Melanie was one of my best friends at Vencor. Sadly, we had lost touch over the last few years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I know that her girls are all grown up now, and I see that she had a granddaughter as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.