Mel Mel I still feel num about your leaving but I do know through us knowing Christ that all your work was done here and he saw u getting tired down here, no more pain baby u n I talked about. I Love 💕 U and I’m so glad I always told you I Love U when u could hear it.
           Love Abby Brown Glaude and Warren Glaude and Family

I loved sharing grandchildren with you! We were blessed beyond measure with our babies. I will keep you alive in their hearts and minds by speaking of you and you unconditional love for each of them! I am so sad Mel! I miss you terribly already. Hug Jesus for me!

I give you my condolences 💐 I knew your mom , she was a wonderful person , she’ll be missed forever.., hugs from Ms. Elonda Chavis

I wanted to share this text Mom sent me a few weeks ago. She would eat lunch at the boardwalk from time to time. I feel like this encapsulates just how great she was. ❤️

So sorry for your loss.  prayers to the family!

Melanie Leger and I attended Rosteet Junior High together in the mid 1970s.  When I dust off the memories from my mind, I can't help but smile when I recall a sweet kid who was a joy to be around.  Nearly half a century has passed since then.  I'm saddened by the temporary separation between Mel and her loved ones, but I am filled with joy knowing that she has received her "Welcome Home Hug" from our LORD JESUS!

So sorry for your loss! She will always be with you in your ❤️ heart. My heart is breaking for you and family’s loss. Prayers and love 💕

My heart goes out to all of you during this time of such a loss. Mel's life was a life lived of love. Even in her passing she gave life to others. May God hold all of you close to His heart and may you know Mel's spirit of love continues through all of you!

My prayers are going out to all of the family at this time!

Mel would carry me around like her baby doll. What a wonderful and caring person..I wish we got together more often.  I’ll miss you and all of your updates. I love you cuz.

Dear Melanie, 
      I just can't believe you are gone. I loved when you would share pictures of your grandchildren and your wreaths. You will always be missed. Sending my condolences to your family. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. 
         Louise Simpson

My condolences to the family of Mel. In the short time that I have known her, she brought joy to our office. Mel will truely be missed. 
May God bless you all.
Chere' Higginbotham

Condolences to the family, Mel was such a sweetheart!!!

Mel’s was one of the most beautiful and genuine people I’ve ever known. So kind and sweet and really loved her family. Get your rest now classmates but I can assure you, you will never be forgotten.

I send my Condolences, love and prayers 🙏 🙏 to her family and friends. Mel was like a sister to me since High school at  "The High ". We share so fun loving memories that I will cherish to eternity. Mel had a gentle humble spirit and would go out her way to help others. She was truly a servant of God. Gone too soon but you will live on in my heart ♥ and memories until we meet in heaven. I'm going to miss our late night chats. Thanks for always willing to help me with our Class Roster... and other things for our LCHS Class of 1980. You will truly be missed. I'm not saying good by see you later. R. I. H. 

I will always Love😍❤️😘 you Mel. 
Marlene Green Nash

I had the pleasure of working with Ms Mel at the department of health. Such a sweet kind person always had a smile and loved to laugh. I always enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers for the her family for peace and comfort.

I am still in disbelief you are no longer here.  You always treated me and my family like your family.   You watched my nieces and nephews grow up and I watched your grandchildren grow up.  Oh, the stories we have and the laughs we had!  Im so glad you, Kelley and I had our last slumber party this past September.   I will miss you always and I will pray for your family.  I love you Mel Mel.  May you rest in peace.

The last memory we made together will forever be in my mind. Sorry can’t share on here but playing pool is still not a game I want to play. I’m sure going to miss you my dear sweet friend. To think our daughters were best friends and we never knew until our 10 year reunion. My deepest condolences to your beautiful family . I love you Amanda.codyand last but not least sweet Daniel.

Melanie was an amazing person and friend to everyone she met, she will be deeply missed, I loved her so much and I can’t believe she’s gone. Rest Easy my Friend, I love you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You and your family have been such a huge part of my life. Words can’t express the loss I feel. I love you forever and will always cherish the wonderful memories we shared.

My condolences to your family 🙏🏾.  Mel I remember meeting you at the Isle where you worked with my sister Taris.  Always greeted me with a nice sweet welcome.  The last time we saw one another, we planned on a lunch date.  I’ll miss you, but I will hold on to the memories.

Mel was just like our Family she never look at color and the sweetest person you want be Friends with, oh Mel I will definitely miss your Beautiful Smile and Loving Personality,I can’t imagine your family, because I still haven’t digested yet.
                               Love Abby Brown Glaude and Warren Glaude

With love and remembrance, we share in your sorrow.

I know for sure Melanie was and is an angel sent by God for what now seems like a short while. The way she showed love and kindness to all is an example for us to emulate.  I feel fortunate to be able to call her my friend because she understood her Heavenly assignment. I know the Lord has now said to her, “job well done my good and faithful servant”. The hurt that we feel in our hearts is natural. But so is the love that’s given us and we are to do likewise -~ be kind, gentle and love one another. Fly high my friend and may The Creator bless all who you cared for.  I love you infinitely. Roslyn

I've only recently had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Mel, as she preferred to be called, at work in the Office of Workers' Compensation.  She was an extremely kind and loving person and she spoke often with love of her children.  She will be missed tremendously and I feel very fortunate to have known her, even if for a short period of time.  I think the sun will be a little less bright with her absence.  Tim Running.

A beautiful lady with a Heart of Gold 💛 that could light up a room with her beautiful smile!!!!
She always had kind words for everyone she met!💕💕
Mel, you will be missed, my prayers are with you and your Families!🙏🙏😢😢
Rest in Peace, Dear Friend!

Prayers for the family. Thank you Melmel for being such a loving, caring, fun, sister friend all these years. I will hold onto all our memories. You’ll be missed so much. I love you. 🥰🌺

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My prayers are with you and your family. God will carry each one of you through this most difficult time. 
Hugs and Prayers,
Jody Rachal - Michele’s Friend and co-worker

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Those left to cherish her memory are her three children, Amanda Grantham; Cody Grantham and wife Jessica, and Daniel Grantham and fiance' Tara Hathaway; seven grandchildren, Gavin, Dylan, Grayson, Daschle, Bryce, Laikyn, and Ella; three brothers, Vince Leger and wife Shelly, Dalton Leger, and Thomas Leger; two sisters, Julie Collins and husband Bryant, Michelle Hoben and husband Randall; and numerous nieces and nephews.


She is preceded in death by her parents.

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Melanie Ann (Leger) Grantham

March 6, 1962 – December 3, 2023

J. E. Hixson & Sons

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