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Melanie Cervantes Obituary
Cervantes
October 21, 1971-
February 21, 2016
Cataula, GA- Melanie Gayle Cervantes, 44, of Cataula, GA died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Vernon Prather officiating. Interment will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in Cataula, GA. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Melanie was born October 21, 1971 in Columbus, GA to David Michael Lott, Sr. and Gayle Elaine Bunch Lott. Melanie grew up and lived in Cataula, GA. She taught K-3 for many years as a Teacher at Westminster Christian School.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Norma Mayo.
Other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Charles Kevin Cervantes, son, Austin, grandmother, Virginia Lott Hutchinson, brother, David Michael Lott, Jr. (Lea) all of Cataula, GA, sister, Ashley Greathouse (Dewayne) of Columbus, GA, nephews, Benjamin Michael Lott (Ashley) of Stockbridge, GA, Dawson and Sammy Yates, niece, Madison Yates of Cataula, GA, close friend, Maylinda Hammond, sisters-in-law, Linda Garcia (Bobby) of Grandfield, OK and Carol Holland (Raymond) of Burkburnette, TX, brother-in-law, Frank Fornegay (Rachel) of Columbus, OH.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and volunteers at Columbus Hospice and to the staff of St. Francis.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Columbus Hospice House 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Elaine Lott
September 3, 2016
You left without me. I will be waiting for you. I love you forever
Sheila Barlow
April 12, 2016
I am so sorry to read of Melanie's passing. .I remember some fun times when I came to visit..she had such a sence of humor. God Bless all of you.❤
Michelle
February 29, 2016
Cervantes family I like to send my deepest concerns to the family at this time. May the God of love and peace be with your family at this time.
robby kinney
February 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Melanie was such a sweet and loving person. Y'all will be in our prayers. May God bless you and your family and keep everyone in His loving arms. I love y'all, if y'all every need anything please let me know.
Renee Sharpe Donovan
Elaine REID
February 23, 2016
I am so very sorry for your pain, and great loss. Just know that heaven is celebrating a new saint to join in on the rejoicing of our Lord Jesus around heaven's thrown. I pray that our Lord hold all of you in His holy righteous hand while you are going through this time of mourning.
Mitch and Kelley Boyle
February 23, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our prayers.
Cecelia Rich
February 23, 2016
Mike and Elaine, I am so very sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Martin
February 23, 2016
May God watch over the family and bring them peace. My heart goes out to all.
Cathy and Dennis Lott
February 23, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your daughter Melanie. We know this is a most difficult time, and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
February 23, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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