Melissa Nadine Tapp

1976 - 2017

Melissa Nadine Tapp obituary, 1976-2017, Mountain Brook, AL

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Melissa Tapp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2017.

Melissa N. Tapp, 42 passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She graduated from LSU, received her Law Degree from Cumberland Law School and received her Masters Degree from Georgetown University. She is survived by her parents David and Sheryl Schwellinger; twin sister, Melody Bertrand; nephews, Andrew Ates and Thomas Bertrand; niece, Chloe Bertrand; grandmother, LaNell Gaylor and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 18, 2017 from 12-2 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home with graveside service following at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery.

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January 1, 2018

Sending heartfelt condolences and sympathies to all who loved Melissa Tapp. May you take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your pain and grief.-- Zachariah 2:8 CM

June 24, 2017

AB

My deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this time of sorrow. (Numbers 6:26)

June 17, 2017

Rosalinda Villanueva

My heart is broken over the loss of Melissa as she was very special to me. Melissa will always have a special place in my heart. I am grateful for the time we shared. I love you Melissa! Sleep with the Angels.

June 17, 2017

Dawn Ruge

Words can not express my sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 16, 2017

mary ceja

Melissa will always remember! Freddy liked cook fajitas for you ! Mary

June 16, 2017

Jean & Greg Marcantel

Melody, you and your family are in our prayers.

June 16, 2017

Patrick Ray

Melissa was a good friend. I am very sorry for your loss.

June 16, 2017

Chris Wadlington

So sorry for your loss. The Lord will help you during this difficult time.

June 15, 2017

Michele Cormier-Kharroub

My condolences to your family at this difficult time.

June 15, 2017

Phil Kerr

To Sweet Melissa, I love you & cherish the memories I have of you. To the family, my deepest condolences, thought a lot of Melissa.

June 15, 2017

Phil Kerr

To Sweet Melissa, I love you & cherish the memories I have of you. To the family, my deepest condolences, thought a lot of Melissa.

June 15, 2017

Suzanne Doucet

Melody, we are all praying for you and your family. I know that God will give you the love and support that you need in this difficult time.

June 15, 2017

Tonya Boyett

Melody- I am praying for you and your family. As a twin, I can only imagine how you must feel. I am so very sorry. If you there is anything you can think of that I can do for you, please let me know. -Tonya Boyett

June 15, 2017

Dr.Jim@Pam Austin

Shocked to hear this about Melissa. So sorry for you ,and your family, Melody. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most grievous time.

June 15, 2017

Tamika Franklin

Praying for you and your family.

June 15, 2017

DeDee And John Earhart

Sheryl I am so sorry for your loss..sending prayers to you and your family...

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Jun

18

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home

800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL

Jun

18

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Elmwood Cemetery

AL

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Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel

800 Dennison Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-3812

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