Melanie Lydia DaCosta
Melanie Lydia DaCosta, 30, of 1392 Kings Mountain Road, Columbus, departed this life Thursday, July 17, 2008 in Columbus. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, July 25, 2008 in the Chapel of People’s Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc., 1604 Talbotton Road, Columbus. Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 24, 2008 from 1:00PM until 7:00PM at the funeral home.
Melanie was born November 4, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Jorge DaCosta and Margaret Loretta McKellar DaCosta. She was a 1995 graduate of Kendrick High School. Melanie continued her education at Georgia Military College and received a degree in Business. During her illness, she was ambitious to complete her Master’s Degree. While achieving her goals, she was a dedicated employee at several jobs.
Her favorite journey in life was traveling around the world with her parents while her father was serving in the United States Army from 1979 through 1995. Melanie was known to have a humble and free spirit, and carried these qualities her entire life. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Faith Walk Ministries, Inc., College Park, Georgia. She loved life and lived it to the end. She surrounded her love by embracing it with many of her young cousins.
Ms. Melanie leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, Jorge and Margaret DaCosta and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving relatives and dear friends. The inspiration of her life will be a cornerstone in our hearts.
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My dear Melanie,God gave us one last chance to go out and talk, have dinner,forgive each other and remember the special bond between us. We laughed about all the capers we pulled, the, antics of our rebellious years, and eventually our blossoming into God fearing, righteous, young ladies.You lived your life to the fullest and brought laughter and straight craziness to all whom you loved. You taught me many wonderful things about relationships and loyalty.You loved to shine and I know you are shining in heaven.Your parents did a wonderful job raising you. I am so sorry that I did not come by and watch movies with you that night when you called. I will see her tomorrow I thought. I was wrong.I love you Mel. More than you will ever know. Dang girl I helped to teach you how to dri ve, took you to get your license,and you were with me in the Atl when things were rough. But we partied like rock stars…yes we did. I love you my sister.Tell God I love Him and tell Her I love her too. Give Jesus a kiss for me.
I know that you are watching over us. Be happy and continue to be free. I love you…
To the family of Melanie. I pray that God’s Peace will fill each of your hearts during your time of sorrow. I was in one of her classes at Clayton State. God bless you all.
I miss that smile, you always have that special glow to light up a dark room. You always have us cracking up to those silly jokes you use to tell, and then some jokes don’t even be funny, when you laugh everyone is laughing with you. You have always been so silly with that finger in your mouth, remember the squirrel you put in the mail box. We had some good times, you even put the curls in the Petra braids we had. Bunkerhill, KingsMountain, and Monmouth was the only three streets that you would find us, unless we were in Elvin’s car. The orange one with the rat stickers Da piper and Da poka Keroy, wow we use to chill and trip off them names boy. I remember when your parents put the bars on your window, but i’m not going there Pookie. You will be missed, and i know that you are in a watching down upon us from heaven, angel. We love you and miss you very much…
Dearest Aunt Loretta & Uncle Jorge DaCosta,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult loss and may God give you the strength to continue on with love from your family, friends, and other relatives near or far. We wish we could be there to give you both our family support but remember God is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. May the life you cherished with your daughter remains special within your hearts. With Love Always, Your niece, Annette & Husband Steve
Hey Mel,
I know you’re up in heaven scheduling your next set of classes. Nothing stops you and your quest for advancing your education. You have so much spirit and love for life, always looking forward to tomorrow and letting the past be the past. I’m still here if you need additional tutoring; as always “No Charge”.
You’ve touch so many…….. God is blessing you now.
To the DaCosta family I send you my prayers. Melanie was a very sweet kind and funny person. She was the type of person that you could never get mad at because when you argued with her she would do her best to make you laugh. I have nothing but great memorys of her and how she helped me to grow up and see other parts of GA. She also kept me out of trouble with my mom. and when ever there where sad times or happy times she was always there to enjoy them with you. I pray for peace in your hearts. Love Latrice
I am overcome with despair due to the passing of my cousin and friend, Melanie. I am thankful that I was able to see her one last time on this side as we know it. I hope that her family will find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories that they have. May God bless you all, and strengthen you now and always.
I knew Melanie from her days at Spencer, she was a very friendly individual and will surely be missed by many. I didn’t you know as well as others may have, but you were my friend. I know that you are in a better place and watching over your loved ones! God Bless!!
God bless you all… Will keep you all in my prays and thoughts
To the DaCosta family, today is the day that we honor Melanie. I am praying for you all and please know that God does needed Melanie.I love you Auntie Margaret and Uncle Jorge…God loves you more. Remember, “all things work for good to those who love the Lord and are the called according to his purpose.”
Our family mourned the lost of your little princess, May God richly bless all of you, in this time of need.
With tears in my eyes and a smile on my face…I will miss you. You were one of my craziest friends…always calling me bright and early in the morning. You always kept me laughing. Enjoy paradise with our Lord and Savior. I speak many blessing upon your dear family. God Bless!
I had the pleasure of knowing “Mel” when we attended Georgia Military College. I want to send my condolences to the family. I was sorry to hear of her passing today. I want to express how much I loved and cared for her. I hate that I put off going to see her on so many occasions. I knew very well that she would be here tomorrow. I am deeply saddened that I will never have the chance to spend time with her anymore. I can’t believe she is no longer with us. She was so young, full of life, and would fight for what she wanted. Mel I Love You and I know you’re in a better place, so I will not cry for you. May God bless the family.
To Aunt lOW, and Uncle Jorge , my prayer are with you , Melanie was your sunshine and the family , she will always be with us, she was truly a wonder person, God will take care or her now , and the two of you, love you , cyndi
The DaCosta, Aunt Low and Uncle Jorge , my prayers are with you and the family. Melanie, was the sunshine in your live as well as the rest of the family,she was a very very funny person, with all of her jokes, funny or not, she would make you laugh.She was truly a wonderful person, we will all miss her.God will give you the strength to continue and realize she is at peace now.Remember , we are all here for you, love you,your niece cyndi and kennth johnsonand family
To Margaret and Jorge and the rest of our family and our extended family we should remember Melanie as the angel who was here for (30) year and all the peoples lives she touched in her short time. We loved her but god love her more and set her free. Melanie was a very sweet kind loving person, always with a big smile on her face. I will miss that smile I am missing her already. I did not get my 7:am phone call today.
To Margaret and Jorge and the rest of our family and our extended family we should remember Melanie as the angle who was her for (30) year and all the peoples lives she touched in her short time. We loved her but god love her more and set her free. Melanie was a very sweet kind loving person, always with a big smile on her face. I will miss that smile I am missing her already. I did not get my 7:am phone call today.
Jorge and Loretta,
My prayers are with you and family. May God bless you both in this time of need. I will miss Melanie and will treasure the memories we spent at Fort Dix, New Jersey. She always had a pretty smile. Melanie will not be forgotten.
Love you both always,
Melinda and Family
May God Bless the family of Melanie. I remember her from Spencer High School and the neighborhood of yorktown. Remember, God makes no mistakes and she is in a better place smiling down on us all. God Bless and my prayers go out to the family.
Dear Mel,
I’m so glad we were able to see each other when we did. I will miss you and I love you I know in haven you have all the angles laughing.
Love always
Lorri
Aunt Low, Uncle Jorge Melanie’s relatives and dear friends I am praying for you. May your memories bring you comfort as you look back on Melanie’s life filled with love.
God make no mistakes there is A time for everything.
ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8
Grace and Peace
Love Vickie
Melanie, my friend, my sister. You were truly a star and I wish I would have taken the opportunity to tell you how much you meant to me. You always left that unforgettable impression on everyone you met with your outgoing, fun-loving personality. If only I could hear your laugh or a crazy joke from you again. I miss you so much but I take comfort in knowing that you are with God. I send my condolences to the your parents that everyone knew you loved so much. I love you always, you will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.
May God bless you all in your sorrow. Melaine was a beautiful person, full of life!
I would like to send my sypathy to this family at this time of their grief. I’m a co worker of Ms. Lydia Granger at the Country Inn & Suites of Lumberton NC.
I met Melanie at AT&T and we got to know each other. she was funny, always entertaining, and kept a smile on our faces. we are just hearing about the loss and deeply saddened. i spoke with her a few days before she passed and she will be truly missed. may God continue to be with her family and friends we know she is in a better place now.