A beloved wife, mother, granddaughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. Melissa Raquel Ponce, passed away unexpectedly , at 28, on November 20,2021. Born in Albuquerque, NM on December 14, 1992, to Monica (Lopez) Milks and Valinteno Leyba Jr. She was raised by her mother Monica and stepfather Bill Milks in Tucker, GA. Melissa married Martin Ponce on June 13, 2013, and lived in Cumming, GA with their two beautiful children, Eloy and Cruz.
Melissa was preceded in death by her great grandparents Manuel and Josie, grandfather Jose Eloy Lopez Sr., stepfather William Milks, and her best friend Marcus Reyes (Malo).
She is survived by her two loving children Eloy and Cruz, husband Martin Ponce, mother Monica Milks, grandparents Janie Lopez (Jim Casaus), Rose and Valentino Leyba Sr., her brothers and sisters, Jose Samuel Lucero (Sammy), Mathew Milks (Makenzie), Chelsea Schernikau (Owen), Makenzie Milks and 11 nieces and nephews.
Melissa was a loving and compassionate person who loved being silly. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up your soul. Melissa loved to cook for her family, read books with her children. She had a very deep and intimate bond with her family and loved spending countless hours with them. She enjoyed dancing with her friends, laughing, playing games, and telling stories and jokes. In her younger days, Melissa (Kamakaz; meaning little dancer) enjoyed dressing in her native attire and performing dances with the San Felipe tribe, which she was a registered member of. She was a talented artist and aspired to one day become a makeup and tattoo artist.
We will always remember her infectious smile, piercing big brown eyes and charismatic personality. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. When you think of Melissa, please celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and should be lived to its fullest.
A visitation for Melissa will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.floralhillsfuneral.com for the PONCE family.
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