Nutt, Melanie Gurdin

August 23, 1938 - November 21, 2020

Melanie Gurdin Nutt was born in Oklahoma City on August 23, 1938 to Joseph and Estelle Gurdin. She passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020. She lived an amazing life that touched so many people. In 1957, she married Carl J. Nutt and for 63 years, they shared a life together and raised three children. She is survived by her husband, Carl, her three children, Camille Reese (Alan), Cecile Brody (Jeff), and Michael Nutt (Yaniv), seven grandchildren (Allison, Jordan, Kathryn, Stuart, Megan, Rachel, and Sarah), and two great grandchildren (Abbott and Laurel). She is also survived by her brother J.Barry Gurdin (Rita). Melanie took pride in the work that she accomplished at Wake Forest University School of Law. Her students were her second family and if you were to ask anyone that attended law school during her tenure, they would all tell you that the reason they chose Wake was Melanie's passion for the School and her students. She positively impacted numerous law students during the course of their time in law school. She helped them identify scholarships and fund their education. She served as a friend and mentor. She retired after 40 years of service. At the time of her retirement, The School of Law established a scholarship in her honor so that her legacy could continue.

She lived a full life and enjoyed many activities. She was a voracious reader, an avid bridge player, and a world traveler. She was a positive, upbeat person who always had a smile on her face. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem, NC where a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Melanie Nutt Law Scholarship at Wake Forest University School of Law (Wake Forest University; Box 7227, Winston-Salem, NC 27109).

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Nutt

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10 Entries

Randall Sprinkle

December 5, 2020

To Michael, Carl, Cecil and Camille - warmest, loving thoughts and prayers to you all. What an amazing and lovely lady your mom (and wife) was. SO many fond memories and moments she shared in my early years and through life. I am SO sorry for your loss but, also happy that Melanie is at rest and free from the troubles of this world. Peace to you all,
Randy S

Paul Phillips

November 30, 2020

Our family sends our deepest sympathies to all of you. Melanie was one of the great moms in the neighborhood!

Lisa Traunero

November 27, 2020

I am grateful for having had the opportunity to know Mrs. Nutt over the past several years. She was smart, kind, spunky, and just a joy to be around. (I always enjoyed getting to see her.) Her family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Bonnie McCurry

November 25, 2020

Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I´m so sorry for the loss of your amazing mother. She will be greatly missed.

Sue Grebeldinger

November 24, 2020

Melanie was the perfect combination of warmth and class. Rest in peace.

Rhonda Amoroso

November 24, 2020

Melanie was my first contact with Wake Forest Law School and she helped me make the transition from NY to NC. She was an amazing lady and I will always remember her fondly. I have served in many roles at Wake and she was always there to help and lend a smile. RIP my friend.

Brian Gallagher (Class of '84)

November 24, 2020

Melanie was terrific! At the end of our last year of law school, our class put on a talent show and one of my roommates and I wrote a comedy skit entitled the "Law School Family Feud" One of the questions was " 100 Wake Forest Law Students were surveyed and asked to name the dean of the Wake law school and the top 3 answers are on the board" We had the first guy say "John Scarlett" who was the actual dean at the time and all of the other guys started saying things like "What?" "Who's that???" "That's not right" "Never heard of that guy" and then the buzzer went off and the big "X" came up for nobody in the survey giving that answer. Needless to say, "Melanie Nutt" was the number one answer because she was the person from administration that all of the students knew and loved and the one who always went out of her way to help any of us. All of the students in the audience got the joke and it responded with peals of laughter. Makes me smile just thinking about her again. Great, great lady and one of a kind. I will say a prayer.

Chris Nichols

November 24, 2020

I met Melanie when I was an undergrad at Wake Forest '91 and took a class dual enrollment course in the law school. From the moment I walked in her office, I felt at home and cared for as a person. She had an amazing quality of "being present" in all that she did and you always felt like her sole focus. I made sure to check in with her throughout my law school days at Wake because she felt like family. My condolences to all who loved her.

Carol Anderson

November 24, 2020

Melanie brightened every room she entered and every life she touched. I will miss her.

Lili & Lew Gerrard

November 24, 2020

We are sending love and hugs to the whole family. We knew Melanie as a neighbor and dog walking friend. She always ALWAYS had a kind word and a bright smile. She will be missed... comfort to Carl & family, very sorry for your loss!

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