Melanie Crow Smith Final Expenses

Melanie woke up on a Sunday morning, like so many of us do. She woke up with a smile on her face and with love in her heart and got ready for church. She had been through some struggles recently and was coming out on the other side of it, into the light. She had recently started a new job and was looking forward to a new chapter in her life, with her 2 amazing children,whom she loved dearly.  If you were to ask any former coworker, family member or friend, what they remember most about Melanie, it would be her bubbly happy personality and the way she would light up a room with her smile. As church service was coming to a close, Melanie began to feel sick, so she decided to leave a few minutes early. As she was approaching her vehicle a masked man shot and killed her in the parking lot. He then went into the church and fired more rounds injuring others.  We take comfort knowing where she is today.  Melanie was first and foremost a child of God. She was a devoted mother and wife and loved all of her family dearly.  If you are not able to give financially, I just want to ask that you please pray for all of Melanie's family, especially her children. Also, please pray for the others who were injured and for all of those who were present at church. Church is our safe place. Church is where we go when we are heavy with burdens and when we need peace and comfort. That sense of peace has been shaken for so many, because of a senseless act of hate.  All money raised will go first toward any final funeral expenses. Anything over that will go directly toward her two children Breanna & RJ.

Melanie was my second cousin. My mother and grandmother are in Tennessee this week with our family members. They are there to support one another and pay their last respects to Melanie. When campaign has reached it's goal/closed I will be withdrawing money in the form of a check from my bank made out to a family member (most likely Melanie's father). I will be taking the check to them, so they can appropriate funds to the correct places. Anything left after final/funeral expenses are covered will be put in an account for the children to be used as needed.

Thank you all for your kind words, support and prayers for our family. You have been such a blessing and have brought added comfort to the family.