Melanie Jones Obituary

Melanie Louise Jones, 60, of Aiken, South Carolina, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Melanie was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones born in Bradenton, Florida. Her family lived in Palmetto, until her elementary school years when they moved to Oneonta, New York. Melanie quickly made new friends and had a band of "sisters" that remain friends to this day. She called many places "home" on the East Coast, including Mount Airy and lastly Aiken. While in North Carolina, she started the "Friends of the Mount Airy Police," a non-profit organization that raised funds to provide a UTV for the force, canine safety vests, and teddy bears for the officers to provide to children. Melanie leaves behind her parents Joseph Jones of Windsor; Mary Jones of McLean, Virginia; siblings David Jones of Oneonta, and his wife Donna; Jennifer Jones of McLean, and her husband, Juan Villar; Rebecca Gutierrez of Windsor, South Carolina; five nieces, Monica, Veronica, Sydney, Sophie and Nora, and numerous extended family members. She especially loved her nieces who looked forward to whatever surprises and fun she had in store for them at "Camp Melanie." She will be remembered for her bubbly personality and generous spirit by all whose lives she touched. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Wilcox Hotel in Aiken, on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. followed by a private carriage drive in Hitchcock Woods, weather permitting. The service will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hitchcock Woods Foundation are welcomed in her memory (https://www.hitchcockwoods.org). Full Obituary and guest book can be found at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com

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Published by Mount Airy News from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Jones

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9 Entries

Madison Locklear

October 31, 2021

You will be missed! Heart breaking. Praying for your family.

Joan Inman

October 25, 2021

Melanie was so vibrant and full of ideas. We met because of her interest in the MAPD. I know how much she loved her family and how much she will be missed. My condolences to all.

Brett P Soued

October 23, 2021

Sincere condolences to Melanie's family and friends . Saddened to hear of her passing. Will always remember her larger than life smile and laughter and the kindness of her heart toward everyone. An angel on Earth and now ready to spread her angelic spirit in Heaven.

Maria Colone Torruella

October 18, 2021

Melanie had a smile as big and beautiful as her heart. Another amazing person gone too soon. Melanie, dance among the stars with Anthony now! To the Jones Family, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you, now and always. Maria

Carol Burke

October 14, 2021

All of Melanie's many friends in Mount Airy, North Carolina are grieving after hearing the news of her sudden death.

The work that she did for the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, the Friends of Mount Airy Police, the Humane Society and her many volunteer hours with animal rescue operations will live on as a legacy to her enthusiastic positive spirit.

I personally will miss my travel companion and my horse riding buddy. I treasure the times we spent together.

Melanie's famiiy and many friends have my deepest sympathy.

Carol Burke

Linda Carlson-work

October 14, 2021

Melanie I always looked forward to our meetings you were always happy and positive. I know you will live on in memories and in the hearts of your loved ones and friends. You are gone way to soon- Rest In Peace.

Carla Harlan

October 13, 2021

My deepest condolences and prayers. Melanie was a great friend and I will miss her dearly.

Shelly Georgia

October 12, 2021

Her smile was contagious. The most positive person I have ever met. Condolences to her family and extended family of friends.

Mark Colone

October 12, 2021

I still cannot believe she is gone. She was the great connector. What a life well-lived, well-loved. And, whoever wrote her obituary captured the essence of her magnificently connecting life. I hoped to see her in Aiken, but our schedules never meshed and for that I am forever saddened at the thought of "never" because Melanie would never says never. My loss. Melanie has been on my mind since learning of her surprised passing from one of "band of sisters", Anne Guley. She was my twin's prom date and I know he has welcomed her in heaven with open arms. My mom and dad loved her visits and she always made time for them and for that I will forever be thankful.

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