Melanie Shamel, age 52

Lost to gun violence on June 12, 2022 in Lexington, North Carolina.

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    2 if you knew her mourn this tragedy but treasure the Light and Joy that eas and our Melanie.
    3 Your story ended way too soon. Wish it had a different ending. Love ya Friend
    2 END GUN VIOLENCE
    1 I am a gramdkid of meilanie and I wish i could go back to say goodbye
    1 I am meilanie's grandkid and I wish I had the chance to say goodbye

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