It was penned many years ago by a great woman that:
“I want the great masses of my people to take a greater pride in their personal appearance and to give their hair proper attention.” — Madam C.J. Walker
That was also the mindset of Mel, in addition to clinging to her favorite quote “I Put All My Faith In God, No Other.”
It was God in his infinite wisdom, the one who never make any mistakes, has decided to call the life of Mel from labor to reward.
Ms. Melonie Straughter (47) of Valdosta, GA. was born on Thursday, February 20, 1974 and was a 1992 graduate of Miami Edison Senior High School. On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Hospital, “Mel” placed her hand in his hand and kissed this world goodbye.
It is our fondest hope of Harrington Funeral Inc., that you will continue to grant the Straughter family privacy as they attempt to process their great loss.
Mel’s Life Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM from the Valdosta Performing Arts Center - Address: 3101 North Forrest Street, Valdosta, GA.
Ms. Melonie Straughter will be laid to rest at the Pallbearer Cemetery - Address: 2660 Riverside Road, Valdosta, GA.
Final Care and Compassionate Services are being expressed to the Straughter Family by Harrington Funeral Home Inc.
and the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing. Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out
Mel Rest in Heaven...I remember the last time we talked and saw one another...it was all hugs smiles and laughter.i remember how you show out on my hair dos. Your spirit or love will never die but Fly High Forever. Sending condolences prayers of strength and comfort to family....with my deepest love and sympathy.from Tora Bridgett Regina
REST EASY MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER...FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS...MOM IDA&ALLEN...KEN-REN-DAD-EBONY-KELSI&CHARLES
To The Family of Ms. Melonie Straughter, From Bro. and Sis. Stephen Sr and Annette D. Mathis from Southside Church of Christ, you all have our deepest sympathy. May God be with all of you during the passing of your love one.
To The Family of Ms. Melonie Straughter, From Bro. and Sis. Stephen Sr and Annette D. Mathis from Southside Church of Christ, you all have our deepest sympathy. May God be with all of you during the passing of your love one.
To The Family of Ms. Melonie Straughter, From Bro. and Sis. Stephen Sr and Annette D. Mathis from Southside Church of Christ, you all have our deepest sympathy. May God be with all of you during the passing of your love one.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Mel was a true blessing to many. She definitely was to me. It was an honor to know her and to receive the love she gave to me. Praying God gives the family peace, as she's resting in His arms. I LOVE YOU MEL! REST IN HEAVEN 💜🕊 -Aiesha
Condolences to your family from V-Town Gifts and More
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Our condolences and prayers are with your family. Mel your presence and your footprints 👣 you made in thus city is amazing and it was such an honor to have met you. Erica and Coy Roberts and Family
Rest well mel! You will always be in our hearts ❤
We send deepest sympathy to the family of Mel I will never forget you, she will always be in my heart and in my mind even though I hadn't seen her in a long long time from Miss Paulette Israel Rodney ,Eric,Matt Geddes and Robin and Ron Holmes . I
sending my sympathy and comfort to your family in this time of need
Mel! I am still trying to process your death in my head. I wish we had one last time together, just you and I! To talk, to laugh, to cry, to just be in each other's presence. I saw your last 2 live videos and the first you called all of out and said you loved us. I can't stop replaying that. I will miss you and love you my big sister.
Love, your baby sister Danni (Taniesha)
Sending love and condolences ❤️ Mel you will be missed
My deepest condolences to the family❤️(MONEY&POLO)
Words, can't even express how I feel. I have been in Valdosta, Ga. for 2 years now and I had finally found someone to do my hair just like I like it (you). I couldn't have dreamed that last Friday would have been my last time seeing you and that beautiful smile of yours! My HEART hurts because I just can't believe that I will never be able to sit in your chair again and you can put me (my hair) on point like you had been doing since February of this year. I will never forget our talks we had and that wonderful spirit you had it was amazing. Mel, I'm going to miss you boo 😭 it's hurts but I know GOD had a better plan for you. Until we meet again...(Chica) what you would always call me. I pray that god give your family strength during this time of sorrow! Rest On Mel, Love you, your friend... Bobbi Robinson
I met you back in 1996 when I started VSU and you did my hair until I left Valdosta. I'll never forget your pretty smile and sweet personality. You had such a beautiful spirit. I remember all the laughs and talks we had. I extend my deepest condolences to your family and especially your girls whom you adored, Jaz and Iman. Rest on my friend.....Samantha Riles
Sending condolences you will truly be missed your smile sweetness sense of humor and Beaty.
Sending Love to the family.❤️
Sending Love to the family.❤️
I met you 25 years ago when you brought and taught Valdosta the hair game. It was a honor to have known you and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I met you 25 years ago when you brought and taught Valdosta the hair game. It was a honor to have known you and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
One of the sweetest people I know, Mel you will truly be missed. You touched so many lives with your spirit, those talented hands, and that beautiful smile. You will truly be missed. I send my condolences to the family and will keep you all lifted in my prayers.
MY, My this seems so unreal. One day we see you on facebook live and then next you are no longer here with us. Wrapping my brain around just how short life is and never seeing you or hearing your name is going to be different. But we know that our GOD makes no mistakes from the beginning to the end. Now the time has come and he has called you home. Prayers are lifted up each and everyday for your family especially your children and grands. My deepest sympathy, one of your oldest clients.
To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. To the family and friends, Gods arms are not too short that He can't hold each of you! Lean and Depend on Him, I declare He will see you thru this difficult time! God is Able!
You just did my hair Saturday!! We laughed and talked as we have for years!! Before I left I thanked you for hooking me up..we embraced.. said I love you as we've done for years...Made my appt. For today...not knowing that you would not be here...I left you smiling and I left smiling because That is the affect you had on ALL of your clients. We were family and we treated each other as such!!! I will always hold a special place in my heart for you Mel!!! You are at peace now. I love you and will miss you until we meet again!!!! RIH Sweet Baby!!!
Rest in heaven Mel,I know you will watch over your family from the heavens above. Sleep in peace! From The Small,and Gatlin Families.
Rest in eternal heaven my sister🕊...Love You MEL💋🙏🏾
I never saw you and you weren't smiling. I just reached out to you about 2 weeks ago. Lord Jesus I couldn't sleep last night thinking about you and the kids! I know you are still smiling. RIP Mel
Sorry for your loss🥰🥰
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you will be missed rest easy fly high my angel we loved you but god loved you best MEL.
Queen,Daughter, Mother, Cousin, and friend, I'm going to miss that beautiful smile and that warm and comfortable hugs that u always gave me RIP MEL LOVE ALWAYS
Sending my deepest condolences to the Family, Mel I'm gone miss you so much❤️ God got him an Angel😇 Fly High love🕊🕊🕊. SOPHIA
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family praying for healing and strength
Rest Easy Mel I'm loss for Words🙏🏾🙏🏾
My sincerest condolences
Sending my sincerest condolences your smile and laughter will be truly missed
Your smile and laughter will always be remembered sending my sincerest condolences
With deepest sympathy 💐
Rest easy,Baby girl!!!God has you now. Sending my deepest condolences to the family in their time of bereavement.
You will be missed. A great friend and stylist. Till we meet again. Love Nia
My sincere condolences to her family. You became my friend from the first time you did my hair. We were birthday twins. I will never forget you. I love you friend forever❤
My deepest condolences to the family 🙏🏽
Omg! I still can't believe you are gone you where the sweetest person, beautiful smile, I'm glad I really got to know you Mel. You will truly be missed, my condolences to the family.
Lord! She was a sweet genuine soul. You'll be missed. And my condolences to kids. 😭 this one shocked me
I remember when you first did my hair and the time you told me you was moving I was like who gone do my hair now nobody couldn't lay my real hair like you you will be miss prayers for the family
Was a wonderful soul. We are praying for your family
Sending my love and prayers to the family MIMI❤
Sending my condolences and prayers to the Straughter family.
Praying for you all🙏 The Johnson Family of Dothan Al
My condolences to the family. Mel you were more than my sister hairdresser and friend for years, you had became a sister to her. Just know things will never be the same and she'll never find no one to do her hair like you did. I love you sis but, I trust God. Until we meet again rest easy my laughing sister. 😘😘😘
Sending my condolences to the family. Mel will be truly missed💜❤️. Stan
You will truly be missed
You Will Truly Be Missed 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This really hurts I really enjoyed the good times when you use to do my hair. Lord I'm praying for the family and friends 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mel you was light the sun like if it was a room full of people was in the dark you bought like to the room. That's how your personality was and sense of humor you will forever be miss but NEVER forgotten ever!! You are Home Melly Mel- Brian aka Big
Sending love and light to the family. Mel was an amazing person and she will definitely be missed. -The Burgmans
My prayers are with the entire family straughter family and Miss Felisha Bell family My Lowes family! Mr and Mrs Raymond Doe.
You will truly be missed. Praying for comfort for your family. MONIQUE KIMBROUGH
My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for comfort and strength.
My condolences to the family. Rest In Peace
Thank u Mel .. For being the stylist n Great person u were .. U Will be Missed Dearly .. REST ON MY FRIEND.
Mel...Soo many memories..laughs..talks ..East Jane St memories...U always coming over almost daily..taking Miyah with u all the time when she was a baby..omg .I'm heartbroken..rest well sis..your legacy will live on..u had a heart of gold and a smile and laughter that I will cherish Love always..Melissa P
You will truly be missed by friends, Clients and our family. Rest well Cousin. Trey
SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM THE JENRETTE FAMILY!! 🙏🙏🙏
You have my prayers and condolences
Sending my condolences. You will be truly missed Mel.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.