Melanie S. Fore

Candler - Melanie Grace Scroggs Fore, age 42, went to be an angel of the Lord on January 30, 2016 after valiantly fighting a year-long battle with leukemia. She was the loving wife of Jason Fore and the proud Mother of Isabella Grace Fore of Candler, North Carolina, and the daughter of Terry and Nelda Scroggs of Clyde, North Carolina.

Melanie had a flare for life, always the life of the party and was passionate about the culinary delights. Melanie's true love was being a mother to Isabella, as well as, spending as much time as possible with her family and friends. Those who were fortunate enough to have met her gained a friend for life. Her ability to spread joy and laughter to everyone she encountered was, and always will be, remembered as one of her greatest gifts. She remained a brave, courageous woman, even throughout her final months.

Melanie was born in Asheville and raised in Clyde, North Carolina. She attended Clyde Elementary, Canton Junior High School, and Pisgah Senior High School, where she celebrated Pisgah's 25th year as a senior. She received a degree in international business from UNC Asheville and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta IIKE sorority. She did her senior internship at the Biltmore Estate, helping develop their acclaimed Festival of Flowers program. After college Melanie went to work for, what is now, Morgan Stanley, where she received her license to trade on the NYSE. After several years she moved into the pharmaceutical industry for Boehringer Ingelheim, where just prior to her illness had been promoted to Cardiovascular Specialty Representative.

In addition to her husband, daughter and parents, Melanie is survived by her Godmother Patricia Gillis, special Cousins' April Scroggs Camp and Jim Hardin, Cousins' Derek Shook, and Donna Shook Menke, Aunt Jean Shook, Uncle Tim Scroggs, Father-in-Law Joe Fore and special friend RoseEdda Slemp, Mother-in-Law Patty Mumpower, Brother and Sisters in Law Kim Fore and Jesse and Heather Fore, Step-Daughters' Arden and Madison Ramming, and her Niece and Nephew, Madelyn & Dalton Fore. She was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Forest and Grace Hardin, Paternal Grandparents Arthur and Lillian Scroggs, Maternal Great Grandmother Nora Davis, Great Aunt Macie Davis, Uncle Larry Hardin and Cousin Elizabeth Hardin.

A celebration of Melanie's life will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday, February 6 at Wells Funeral Home of Canton, with Reverend Dan Gaddy officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 - 5pm prior to the service, at the Funeral Home. Melanie will be laid to rest at the Old Glade Church Cemetery in Glade Spring, VA. Representing the family as pallbearers will be Jesse Fore, Joe Fore, Jason McClure, Shon Norris, Paul Puckett, Charles Swanger, Brian Witcher and Don Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Hardin, Benny Coleman, Larry Thompson and Ian Thompson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Melanie Fore Medical Fund, C/O Capital Bank, 462 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806.

An online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Feb. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Fore

19 Entries

Sandy Denman

February 7, 2016

Terry and Nelda - Prayers are with you. Isabella will need you more than ever now. Melanie knew you loved her and Isabella and would do anything for either of them. May God bless all of you during this
very hard time.

Michael & Joretta Ezell

February 11, 2016

Joretta and I extend to you our deepest sympathies. Wishing you all the best during these difficult times.
Michael and Joretta Ezell

Janice Parham

February 10, 2016

Sending many loving thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Sympathy,
David & Janice Parham

Linda Matney

February 3, 2016

Nelda, Terry and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss after seeing Terry yesterday and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Linda Matney

Diana Smith Conard

February 4, 2016

Nelda and Terry, although Melanie and I lost touch after high school, I will never forget what a friend she was to me. We had so many good times together and I will remember her always. Now a part of her lives on in her precious daughter. May you find comfort in the memories you made together. Diana Smith Conard

Joe Williams

February 7, 2016

Melanie was treated by the best doctors ,in the best hospitals, and had wonderful friends that encouraged her thru this illness. She never give up hope. She also encouraged others including our daughter Melanie fightings her cancer. One day Isabella, Jason, Terry and Nelda will see Melanie again. The rest of us will be waiting to see her as well. We all lost a wonderful person but her memories will never leave us.

Steve and Lynn Adams

February 6, 2016

Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. It was a blessing to have known her. Prayers for peace and healing in the coming days. Love!

Ron Moss

February 7, 2016

Terry and Nelda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ray and Rita Ezell

February 6, 2016

Nelda, Terry and family we are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

JoAnn Kiser

February 4, 2016

Nelda and Terry,
I am so sorry for the loss of Melanie. I know how much you loved her, she was a very special person. I enjoyed her as a student and watched her grow into a successful career lady and wonderful mother. My thought and prayers are with you.

Jack and Pat Sanger

February 4, 2016

Jason, Isabella, Terry and Nelda , Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with all friends . Melanie is GOD'S GAIN

Kevin and Amy Lowery

February 3, 2016

Jason, Isabella, Terry and Nelda
You all have so much to be proud of...she was an amazing person with a precious heart. I will forever be grateful for the time spent with her and all the memories we made! We are praying for you all! Lots of love!

Jim & Brenda Gentry

February 3, 2016

Jason & Isabella and family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent. Melanie will be missed dearly! May she fly her angel wings in heaven and be at peace. Bless you all.

James Garrison

February 3, 2016

To all the family -
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was a privilege to meet Melanie and all of you during her stays at Mission Hospital. May you know God's comfort and peace in coming days.
James Garrison

Melanie Williams Rodriguez

February 1, 2016

The "other Mel"....I loved you like a sister. You will forever be missed and it was a honor being your best friend. Terry, Nelda, Jason, and Isabella....she loved each and every one of you!

HAROLD & BARBARA HANNAH

February 1, 2016

Terry I was so sad to hear of your daughters passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

Nancy Pollak

February 6, 2016

Melanie was the sweetest most considerate person ever. A good neighbor and friend. My heart breaks for Jason and Isabella.
May she rest in peace forever.

February 6, 2016

I want your family to know how very sorry I am for loss of your loved one. I am especially sorry for Isabella. Melanie was so full of life and love and i know she will be missed by her family and anyone who had the pleasure of being her friend. I am praying for Melanie's family.

Sharon and Steve Trammel/Busey

February 5, 2016

Melanie had such a beautiful spirit and was loved by everyone she met. Our condolences to the family, especially her young daughter Isabella and husband Jason.

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