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Adriana loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family and friends. She was a hard-working woman who was dedicated to her family. Everything she did was for her family.
Mom, we will miss you immensely. You were our go to when life got rough, our sanity in this crazy world and our comfort when we needed clarity. You were always someone we could count on, and you always got your point across without judgement. You always provided us with sound advice and made sure we never made decisions without thinking them through. We thank you, mom, for all the calls, wise words of advice, the love you gave us and the beautiful lives we've lived because of your hard work and boundless love.
Goodbye our dear sweet mom, grandma, nanny, sister, aunt, and sister-in-law, we will forever keep you in our hearts with God.
In addition to her parents, Adriana is preceded in death by her sisters, Carmen Rivera and Marilyn Melendez; and two brothers, Angel Melendez and Luis Melendez, and son in law Rafael Morales.
Survivors include her six children, Nelson (Kim) Rodriguez, Marcial (Adele) Rodriguez, Lucy Morales, Adriana (John) Mondragon, David (Felicia)Rodriguez and Nancy (Jorge) Jara; seven siblings, Juanita Burgos, Jose ( Luz) Melendez, Mamelta Rivera, Juan (Myriam) Melendez, Manuel (Michele) Melendez, Maria Allen, and, Nidda (Charles) Stuppard; sister in law, Elizabeth Mendez; 12 grandchildren, Denise (Rauly) Cuas, Mark (Becky) Rodriguez, Steven (Christine) Morales, Jonathon (Melissa) Rodriguez, Kevin Bietka, Christopher Bietka, Ashley Mondragon, Anthony Jara, Nicole Mondragon, Mattew Jara, Sarina Rodriguez and, Justin Rodriguez; nine great grandchildren, Izabella, Arianna, Peyton, Laila, Rayna, Logan, Gabriella, Natalie and, Miles along with many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Armonio and his staff as well as to Cresent Hospice, especially Jan and Devon for their care and support during this difficult time.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Ave, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
For more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.burroughsfh.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home (843-651-1440) of Murrells Inlet is assisting the family.
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