Melanie Patricia Roberts, 50, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla, Georgia, with her family by her side, after a battle with cancer.
No services will be held at this time. Melanie’s ashes will be kept until her parents pass and all the ashes will be placed together and a celebration for all will be held.
Melanie was born June 20, 1974, in Augusta, Georgia. She was affectionally known as Meli, Mel and Mel Mel. She stole everyone’s heart that she came in contact with and will be remembered by her high fives that packed a punch, her own style of dancing and her devious laughter. Melanie was pure innocence from heaven, she came from heaven and returned.
She is survived by her parents, Tommy & Sharon Roberts of Fitzgerald; siblings: Amy Cobb & Jason of Tifton, Tommy Roberts & Michelle of Fitzgerald, Heather R. Trejo of Fitzgerald, Mandy Roberts of South Carolina, Lynn Arrington of South Carolina and Toby Roberts of South Carolina. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews also survive. There were special caregivers who became like family: Barbara Ann Wallace & family, JoAnn Griffin “Nanny” and Valerie Hulett & family. The family would like to extend a thank you to all of the staff at Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home for the love and care and to Traditions Hospice & Lacey Brown who went above and beyond her calling. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Conrad & Barbara Ann Hamilton and John & Mona Roberts; great-grandparents: Theodore & Ruby Redd; and aunt, Connie G. Reynolds and an uncle, Steven R. Greene.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those desiring to send memorials, please send them to the local animal shelter in your area in memory of Melanie for her love of animals.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald is in charge of arrangements.