Danielle Jackie Melrose
February 14, 1992 ~ October 19, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Danielle Jackie "D.J." Melrose
Arden – Danielle Jackie "D.J." Melrose, 18, of Arden, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was a daughter of Jamie D. Hughes of Arden and Clifton R. Melrose of Barnardsville.
She was a student in the Buncombe County Early College Program at AB Tech, where she was an honor roll student. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her boyfriend, Jonathan L. Mayfield of Weaverville; four sisters, Ashlee Allen and her husband, Jeremy, of Morganton, Kelly Hensley and her husband, Chance, of Leicester, Donnia Branks and her husband, Scott, of Weaverville and Jamie Poole and her husband, Jeffery, of Mars Hill; maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Henderson of East Flat Rock; paternal grandmother, Frances Bradley of Barnardsville; three nieces, three nephews as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Reverend Ronnie Ledford officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30-4:00 PM on Saturday at the church.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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DJ was such a sweet, kind and compassionate person. She will be GREATLY missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dj i’ll never forget you or the all the fun times we had especially the mall jus last week.. you was a one of a kind. You are such a sweet, an kind person. You will be missed dearly by so many. Im so thankful for havin you in my life an all the times we shared. Thanks for bein there for me when no one else was an when i needed you the most. You was a true friend an i’ll never forget you for as long as i live.I wish we would have had longer together but i guess God needed you more. I cant wait to see you again. I love you.
Clifton, Jamie, and Family,
DJ was a wonderful young lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We pray that you find comfort in the arms of our heavenly father.
Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Scott, April, Morgan, & Dylan
Jamie, My heart goes out to you as I know how very much you loved DJ. She was always so sweet and polite around me and very kind. I pray for you and ask that our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time…
I remember DJ from Barnardsville Elementary. Although I had not been in contact with her in several years, I am so saddened by this terrible accident. My prayers are with you during this time. I know that you were proud of her and her many accomplishments. God Bless you all.
Jamie,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy. DJ was one of a kind and a blessing to all who knew her. Please know that you are surrounded by love and prayers.
Danielle was one of my dearest friends at Early College. Words can’t even begin to express how sad I am and how sorry I am for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers and know that Danielle’s spirit will forever live on in each and everyone of our hearts.
Danielle, i wish i had expressed to u how much i really cared for you and how much i loved having you as my friend. I took advantage that you would be here tomorrow & i assumed you knew. i considered you my best friend & still do.You always made my day better & always reminded me of the good that people had to offer. Your smile brightened up the room. I love u girl and i will forever miss you. Just a month ago we were sitting on your back porch having a good time after leaving our cooking potatoes at lake jullian when they told us we had to leave. i wish i had called you a day sooner, before i got the chance i heard the news. I hope u know how much I and all your friends loved you. You will never be forgotten. I cant express the magnitude that I will miss you my friend. Danielle was a great person, and I am a better person for knowing her.
Im praying for your family. I know they are hurting. If yall need anything at all dont hesitate to call me.
D.J. was the sunshine in our class when I taught her in third grade. She was so smart and so sweet. She is a student I’ll always remember.
I lost my son suddenly 11 years ago. He was also 18. I know your heart ache. It took me a long time to feel God’s presence; I would pray and pray and couldn’t find that peace that I expected. Looking back I can see that He was there for me in the friends that he put in my life and in other circumstances but my grief was so strong I couldn’t recogize his presence at the time. I just wanted my Shane back. Please contact me through Barnardsville Elementary. It will help to be able to talk to someone who has been through the loss of a child.
You are in my prayers.
Jamie,
DJ was a beautiful girl — on the inside as well as her outer beauty. She will be missed by all who ever knew her. For me, I will miss her pretty smile… I know she made you proud of all that she accomplished.
Please know that I am here for you!!
— anytime, any day, in any way that you need or want. Always remember that…
I love you very much,
Sharon
GOD BLESS YOU LOVE IN CHRIST FROM JACK&LINDA BUTLER
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ARE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
We want to offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Danielle. Even though we did not know her she must have been a very smart, and precious young lady. Please know our prayers are with you. May God keep you close at this time. God Bless you.
My warmest condolences to the family of gods angel.My prayers of support and strength will always be there for you. I truly beleive she will be a gaurdian angle..Ive never talk to her, just waved as she was going by from her boyfriends house as I walked my dog.She always gave a big wave and a smile, God is our planer, and he will make sure that we all will reunite forver,
I left a private message for you. I will be unable to attend the service but I am going by early to leave some books for you that helped me get through the initial stages after losing my son. My prayers are with you. D.J. was one of the sweetest students I have ever taught. You did an excellent job raising her and as christians, we have the promise of seeing her again. That promise will pull you through.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. God bless each of you and hold your hand during this time.
All though your days were cut short on this earth. To everyone you have touched they will never forget how much it was worth. The face of an angel and a smile like the sun. You are now looking down on us longing for the day , you’ll take one of your feathers and wipe all our tears away.
WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND
LOVE YOU DEARLY
I LOVE YOU
Jamie,
I wanted to share a Chaplain’s Message
GOD IS IN EVERY TOMORROW
God is in every tomorrow, Therefore I live for today, Certain of finding at sunrise, Guidance and strength for the way; Power for each moment of weakness–Hope for each moment of pain, Comfort for every sorrow, Sunshine and Joy after rain. God is in every tomorrow, Planning for you and me; Even in the dark I will follow, Trust where my eyes cannot see, Stilled by His promise of blessing, Soothed by the touch of His Hand, Confident in His protection, Knowing my life path is planned. God is in every tomorrow, Life with its changes may come, He is behind and before me , While in the distance shines home! Home–where no thought of tomorrow, Ever can shadow my brow, Home–in the Presence of Jesus, Through all eternity–now!!
Though we never actually met, she was a very familiar and comforting presence as she passed by our house on her way to her boyfriends, always waving enthusiastically to my two little girls. Having learned so much about her brief life and her many accomplishments, I regret only that I never actually had the chance to know her personally.
Jamie,
I just wanted you to know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kelly
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. The lost of a love one is the most painful experience we have in life. There is a void that cannot be filled. Rest assured the Bible promises we will hold them again and enjoy their smiling faces forever. It is God’s purpose that no one dies ever again and everyone live on earth in Paradise. God never wanted anyone to die but to live happy healthy lives forever on earth. We have to exercise faith in his Son, Jesus Christ, to gain these blessings. God gives us his Word so we can gain comfort now and have hope for the future.