I’m very sad to have to post that Melissa passed away. If you ever posted about having a rough time on your IAM page then chances are pretty good that Melissa sent you a message to make sure you were okay. Not only is she Jeff‘s mom but she took that role pretty seriously. She was always around to give advice, an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on to anyone and everyone who needed it.
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15 responses to “Rest In Peace: Melissa Knowles”
Rest In Peace.
Rest In Peace.
Rest In Peace.
sorry about the double post above my webpage refreshed of its own accord.
I am sorry for this loss. What a radiant smile!
A truely loving and compassionate person who will be deeply missed.
It’s true, she saw a post that I was going through a rough time a couple of years ago, and just messaged me with “smile, it’ll get better”. RIP Melissa
I never knew of this woman, but just looking at her picture and seeing her smile makes me sad knowing that she’s no longer with us. She sounds like the kind of person the mod community (and the world) could use more of.
My thoughts with Jeff and all who knew and loved Melissa.
May she R.I.P. I didn’t know her, but it’s sad to hear of the unfortunate loss of anyone.
My Condolences to her Family and Friends
Probably the most genuinely nice and caring person to have ever walked. She really was amazing, and will be so sorely missed. RIP hun, and we’ll see you sooner or later.
its been almost a year- and im almost done thinking. . . and maybe speaking (as if) . . . that march moon was a killer- thanx .
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Ohhh(((( Rest in peace((( So sorry((
Just come back from vacation and am shocked to learned that she passed away. She was probably the nicest person that I talked to in years… My thoughts goes to her close ones and family… RIP….