JoAnn M. Mellish

JoAnn Mellish Obituary

Sacramento

July 30, 1960 - April 30, 2007

JoAnn M. Mellish of Sacramento, CA, a native of California, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007 at the age of 46 years.

She was the wife of Don Mellish. Mother to Becky (David) Smith, Chad Cothran and Stephen Cothran. Grandmother to Jessica Jane Smith. Sister to Martha Walker, Debby Booth, Laura Austin and Sherill Grayson.

Friends are welcome for visitation on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. with services to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Price Funeral Chapel, 6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA, 916-725-2109.

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Published by The Record on May 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for JoAnn Mellish

6 Entries

Michael Caress

May 25, 2007

I spent the most time with you and Don more than any of the Sisters. You were my favorite Aunt. Your smile and most of all, your langh. I will miss you dearly. The Lord took you from us far too early,but the Lord had a plan for you. May He keep you close to his heart as we will here on earth. Rest In Peace Aunt JoAnne. I love you and will see you on the other side.

Michael Caress

May 25, 2007

Michael Caress & Family

Martha Walker

May 10, 2007

Jo,
We were supposed to do these golden years together. To be able to brag to each other about our grandchildren, to watch them grow up as we grow old. We were supposed to go take that Reno vacation this year. I want to call you and hear the special cute way you would say Sister. This is so unfair and I will never get over it. We should have had more years. I will hold you near and dear all the days of my life. I love you, my baby sister.

DEBRA BOOTH

May 10, 2007

JoAnn,
As I get older, I realize more and more how lucky I've always been to have a Sister like you.
Thanks for giving me the kind of love that makes all the differince though my life.
Beautiful memories are never forgotten.
Jo, you'll always be loved and appreciated for all the things you've done for our family.
And remembered as a beloved ,Sister and friend.
My Eternal Love
Debie(Carlile)Booth

Rita and Donald Osborn

May 9, 2007

JoAnn has joined her loving parents, Jess and Linda Carlile, in heaven. All who knew JoAnn will always remember her lively personality. Her spirit touched many people. In sympathy,

Kenny and Sharon Cothran

May 7, 2007

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)
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