Melody Nicole Lynn

Melody Nicole Lynn, 29, of Cape Coral, passed away January 13, 2015. Born July 3, Melody was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 7. She lived life with a fierce passion never allowing her disease to hinder her dreams. After attending Cypress Lake Center for the Arts she went on to graduate Cum Laude from FGCU with a B.S. in Resort & Hospitality Management despite a lung function of only 28%. She received a double-lung transplant on July 13, 2012. Melody was an award-winning dancer who performed and taught throughout SWFL. Her impact was profound as a mentor to the Gulf Elementary School Drama Club, a teacher at Competitive Edge Dance Studio, and a member of the Everbabes.

Melody is survived by her mother and father, Ginger & Michael Lynn; grandmother and grandfather, Bonnie & Jack Smith; aunts & uncles, Steve, Kenny, Linda, & Mike Smith, Susan Decatur, Buddy, Barbara, and Bonnie Jean Pooley, Dennie Helverson; and many beloved cousins.

Visitation will be from 12 pm to 2 pm on Wednesday at Grace Church, 13 SE 21st Place (Hancock Bridge Parkway & 21st Place) Cape Coral, FL 33990, with Funeral Services beginning at 2 pm. Entombment to follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery, Cape Coral.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Melody's name to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Please visit www.coralridgefuneralhome.com to share in her Life Story and to leave thoughts and memories for her family.

Arrangements under the direction of Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery, Cape Coral, FL.