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for Melanie Windham
Natalie
March 10, 2009
Thank you guys for all the support
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Tiffany Kennedy
March 3, 2009
I have just heard of Melanie's passing. I am so sure you all know how much she loved each of you. Each time she spoke of you her voice was filled with love. Although I have not spoken with Melanie in years, I have often thought of her. I pray God gives each of you peace and understanding in the days to come.
Tiffany Kennedy (BellSouth)
andie loyal
February 14, 2009
dear,uncle stan,alli,nat,emily i know we all miss her but we also know she is in a better place.we miss her and love her very much.see you guys later.
FAYE,GRADY,RYEN JONES
January 30, 2009
STAN, WE ARE SAD FOR YOUR LOSS. MELANIE WAS A GOOD MOTHER AND WIFE. SHE HAD A LOT OF LOVE TO GIVE. WE WILL MISS HER.
Roni (Forbes) Langdon
January 30, 2009
Stan, Emily, Natalie & Allison,
I’m so very sorry to her about the passing of Melanie. She was such a kind, wonderful woman and she always had a smile on her face. When ever I think about my band parent days, she’s always one that comes to mind and I have such fond memories of those days and our times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will be missed by so many!
Eric Stein
January 29, 2009
Dear Natalie,
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed having your mother as a sub teacher when I was at Wacoochee. She was my favorite sub and I had the pleasure of having her in my classroom nine times. She will be missed by many of us.
Tracey Strickland
January 29, 2009
Dear Cindy, Stan, children and friends & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Melanie had such a love for children - it was so evident during the times I spent with her in the nursery at ET. She talked of her kids with such love and adoration. Although the grieving process is painful, we have a hope that we will see our loved ones again through Christ. You are truly blessed to be able to read all the wonderful stories that Melanie's friends have related here.
Heather Gayles
January 29, 2009
Stan and girls,
I was sorry to hear about Melanie. She was such a sweet neighbor and friend to me years ago and girls.....she loved you all three of so much. She was always smiling no matter what was on her mind and she was so easy to talk too. I hadn't seen her in years, but I can tell from the other entries that she hadn't changed one bit! Please know that you are in our prayers at this time of loss. She will be missed.
Roger Sinquefield
January 29, 2009
Dear Cindy and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Melanie passing. Ihad no idea.I didn't find out until today.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Christie Crowley Thompson
January 29, 2009
Emily,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, such a sweet woman. I will always have a memory of passing her up in the football stands when we would have football games. I am extremely sorry for your loss and thinking of you during such a difficult time.
BUBBA RAY
January 29, 2009
STAN,
OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
BUBBA RAY FAMILY
Gary and Tammy Johnson
January 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sylvia Lenz
January 29, 2009
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I remember working with Melanie at BellSouth and hearing many stories about all of the members of her family. The stories were always told with such love. I know she will be missed by many, including the members of her former BellSouth team. May God Bless You all during this time of need.
Kristi Gayles
January 29, 2009
I can still see Melanie's smiling face here in the office. I was very saddened to hear of her passing. Melanie was a truly wonderful person, she brought much joy to her BellSouth family.
Linda Keefe
January 29, 2009
Cindy and Edward,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Linda (Sprague)Keefe, Ray Sprague, Tammy(Sprague) Bledsoe and Danny Sprague
Joyce Long
January 29, 2009
To the Windham family: I am sorry for your precious loss. Mrs. Windham was a very special person. She was a very professional substitute. She was very organized and had a very pleasant attitude. I am glad to have come across her path in the world of education. She will be truly missed. Please continue to pray and stay strong. God will alway's be there for you.
Joyce Long
SSHS
DaRell Parker - Nix
January 29, 2009
Mel will be missed by many. I will always remember her wonderful Smile and how she could brighten your day. I am wishing You, the Family peace to come.
Keith Rumph
January 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry and Cathy Weaver
January 28, 2009
Stan,
We will miss seeing Melanie with you and the kids dining out around town. Her bright smile is lighting up heaven and she is watching over you forever. Her strength and faith will live on in her children. May God's peace surround you.
Jim, Darleen, Taylor Lowery
January 28, 2009
To Stan, Natalie, Sweet Allison and Family:
You have our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers during this most difficult time. This is one of those times when there is only one set of footprints in the sand. Let the Lord carry you and keep your trust in Him. He is the strength that will get you thru...If there is anything we can do, day or night, just call. We'll be there.
Tammy Durham-Fewell
January 28, 2009
Melanie was a great freind to me and my family. She may be gone but she will never be forgotten. May God bless her family.
Patti & Steve Phillips
January 28, 2009
Stan and girls,
We are so sorry in this loss. There are no words to take away the grief or void but know you are all in our prayers. He is there, lean on Him. He gives a peace that passes all understanding!
We love you all. You have all been in our prayers for a while now!
Trudy Johnson
January 28, 2009
Melanie will be missed so much, especially around the band at Smiths Station. She always helped with band camp and kept me laughing. She loved the kids in the band! I loved her dearly and we will be praying for the Windham family.
Carol Sanford
January 28, 2009
Stan, Natalie, & Allison:
We are praying for you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
In God's Love,
Randy, Carol, Will, Matt, Sarah & Savannah
Vikki Voorhees-Condrey
January 28, 2009
This is to the whole family since I know all of you and each of you are very much loved by all.
I am sending my deepest sympathy. I know when all of Melanie's family is gathered to celebrate her and her life here on earth that God's love will fill the room and then some. I just wish I was there to feel the warmth and love. Melanie was a precious indiviual and an awsome mom. I was blessed to have known her just a little bit. About twelve years ago when I frist met Melanie, she shared a lot from her heart with me, and at the time we had only known each other a week. She had such a sweet spirit about her. I can only imagine if I knew her as well as those much closer to her and how much of a blessing Melanie was to those around her.
Cindy, you are blessed with having Melanie as a sister. May God comfort you now in your time of loss. James and I have all of you in our prayers this week.
Janet (Brown) Jamieson
January 28, 2009
Cindy: I am so sad to hear about Mel's passing but know that she is in a better place and finally free of pain. I know you will feel this loss for many days to come. I also know that one day when you think of Mel you will have a smile on your face instead of a tear in your eye because you will have so many wonderful memories of your times together. I will share some of those memories of Mel helping in the concession stand at HHS. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Stan, Emily, Natalie, and Ali. Much love to you all.
Micahael,Jean,Jacob,Josh,Nathan and Daniel Thurman
January 28, 2009
We wanted to say we are thinking of all of you.How sad we are that Melanie is no longer here but it is comforting to know she is with God and not hurting anymore. We will never forget her. She could always bring a smile to your face or make you laugh. And to hear and see the love she had for her family was wonderful! What a blessing the time we had with her. Wish we could be there but you all will be in our thought and prayers always.
Love to you all
James Allen
January 28, 2009
Dear Stan and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. We will be praying for all. Her beautiful smile will be in our memories
of Melanie. God Bless and Keep you all.
Sincerely, James,Anna & Ashely Allen
Joy Alvarado and Kelby Hall
January 28, 2009
Coach Stan,
Our condolences to you and your family. My daughter Kelby was on Allison's softball team last year and we wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I admire Melanie for being such a brave and strong woman. I will miss seeing her smiling face at the softball fields cheering for Allison. May you find peace and strength in the days ahead.
Dawn (Kemp) Dorrill
January 28, 2009
Melanie and I were in Chorus in highschool. Though we have not been in touch, I have ran into her a few times and spoke with her. She was a very bright, loving, humorous and happy lady. May you feel the Lord embrace you during this time and the future to follow. God Bless you all.
Sherry and Sissy Godwin
January 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melanie's family. We went to Ladonia with Melanie and she was such a joy to know.
Patricia Ingram
January 28, 2009
Dear Cindy,
Thank God for the warm, funny memories we will have of Mel.
Her time with us was not long enough, but God has called her home.
My prayers are with you and your family this day and every day.
My sister, I love you and thank God for you.
Pat Ingram
Amanda Hill Gordy
January 28, 2009
Emily- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Danny and Sherrie Bailey
January 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angelia Jones (Bellsouth)
January 28, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Kay Foster
January 28, 2009
To all of the family ... I am so sorry for your loss. Melanie's strength and determination were an inspiration to everyone she touched. May God give each of you an abundance of His comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Jeni Hunter
January 28, 2009
You will be greatly missed! I will never forget all the band trips you went with us on! You always made sure the clarinet section was taken care of! We love you and miss you dearly!
Jenner
Cindy Ivey
January 28, 2009
Cindy, My heart is deeply sorrowed by the loss of Melanie. I praise God that He brought you back into my life, of all places, the John B. Amos Cancer Center.... His timing is always so perfectly incredible. I know that you will find rest in our Lord and His grace and mercy will sustain you in the days to come. You are my dearest friend, my sister in Christ and will never be alone. Melanie has left us with so many memories. As I looked at the picture of her this morning, that is the Melanie I remember so well; full of life, fiesty, an enormous sense of humor and more importantly her deep love and loyalty to you, her dear sister, Stan, Emily, Natalie and Ali. I have watched her fight such an awesome fight over the last year and am honored to have been able to see her and go and give her a hug every time I knew she was at JBACC. She was an inspiration to me, as she handled her illness with grace, believing and accepting the Lord's good and perfect will for her life. As we waited for Vance Monday, as I saw Melanie FINALLY free of the pain that has plagued her, the words to I Can Only Imagine played over and over in my mind. Cindy, Melanie is surrounded by HIS glory, she is dancing with Jesus, she is standing in His presence, singing Hallelujah!!! That is the very peace that will sustain you in the days, months and years to come. Meanwhile, know that you are stuck with this sister on earth that loves you very much and will always be there for you.
January 28, 2009
CIndy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I know nothing can replace her for you, but she will live on in your memories and through her children. God Bless you, he will comfort you.
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