Melanie Sue (Ludlam) Kozelski

1949 - 2023

Melanie Sue (Ludlam) Kozelski obituary, 1949-2023, Columbia, SC

Melanie Sue (Ludlam) Kozelski

1949 - 2023

BORN

1949

DIED

2023

Melanie Kozelski Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2023.
November 30, 1949 - March 28, 2023 Columbia, SC - Melanie Sue (Ludlam) Kozelski, 73, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. Melanie, fondly known as Lanie, was born November 30, 1949 in San Francisco, California to Althan and Ethel Ludlam. She is survived by son Jeffrey (Courtney), daughter Kristin Kozelski, son John (Julie), granddaughters Levi Johnson, Jane and Jillian Kozelski. She was preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth Kozelski and son Steven Kozelski.She is survived by siblings Nancy Hunt (Randy) of Medford, Oregon, Alison Singleton (Robert) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Charles Ludlam (Deanna) of Santa Ana, California. She was preceded by her brother Alan Ludlam (Dale) and sister Kathy Ludlam. A celebration of life will be held on April 22, 2023 at her home to honor her love for family, faith, and friendship. She will be laid to rest with her daughter and son at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Flowers and condolences can be sent to the family home.

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Denise Lovdal-Johnson

March 27, 2024

Miss you every day my friend. What a long road we shared. My favorite memory was one of the last times I saw Lani. We were having a room service breakfast at Biltmore estates. Pure joy. Sending love to all the family. You are in my heart forever.

Jim Bailey

April 12, 2023

Lanie was always kind to Belinda and me, when we lived in Aiken SC. She received the award we all are seeking...eternal life with our Savior.
Jim Bailey Leland, NC

Ruth Moyer

April 4, 2023

Lanie was one of the most spiritual persons I have ever met. She was filled with the light of the spirit of the Lord and was an inspiring messenger of the Word. She was funny, bright, a tad ornery, and a whole lot wonderful, and she will be missed by me and many others.

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