Our sweet, beloved daughter, Melinda Kellner Brock, died suddenly March 14, 2010. She was "the special light" in this family, warming all of our hearts when we saw or talked with her. The love and care she gave each of us and her friends will be in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
She was born October 24, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Chapel Hill. She lived in Durham for 20 years. She was a devoted nurse, and all of her patients loved her for her kind and gentle devotion to each of them.
On May 26, 2007 she was happily married to the love of her life, Fred Delapena. She lived in Houston where Fred was employed by Fluor Corporation. Melinda was torn between her life with Fred and her devotion to him and his family, and coming home to Chapel Hill where she had strong roots with family, friends and place. The love and devotion she had for family and friends tugged strongly at her heart and she longed to return home.
She leaves a heart-broken family. Mourning her death is her mother, Eunice Brock; stepfather, Samuel Magill; older brother, Cliff Brock; twin brother, Douglas Brock and his wife, Marcia, and their two daughters, Alanna Ercelle Brock and Lilianne Eunice Brock. Also grieving her death is Melinda's husband, Fred Delapena; Fred's sister, Gladys Smoot; his mother, Martha Delapena; and other members of his family, along with her beloved lab Otty. Also devoted to her were her uncles, Glen Miller; Pat and wife Peggy Miller; and Mike and Betty Miller and their children. Melinda was especially close to her cousins, Kathleen Gadberry, Amy Pence, Laura Johnston, Mia Miller and Kelly Miller. Also, Melinda was dear to the hearts of Sam's children: Sam, Jr. and Lucian Rinando; Kate and John Walters; and Suzanne and Dan Weintraub and their daughters, Sophia and Phoebe. She was predeceased by her father, Clifton Brock. His widow, Jadwiga Brock, was also devoted to Melinda.
Everyone who knew Melinda realized the extraordinary quality of her spirit and love for so many people. Her family grieves with heavy hearts that they no longer will see her sweet face, hear her lovely voice and feel those loving arms of their beautiful daughter, sister, wife and aunt around them.
Memorial services, followed by a reception, will be at the Community Church at 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 27, at one o'clock in the afternoon. Following the service and reception the internment will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery between Fordham Boulevard and Legion Road, west of Scarlett Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to El Centro Hispano (201 W. Main Street Durham, NC 27701, 919-687-4635 and John Avery Boys and Girls Club (PO Box 446 Durham, NC 27702, 919-687-4517.
She was born October 24, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Chapel Hill. She lived in Durham for 20 years. She was a devoted nurse, and all of her patients loved her for her kind and gentle devotion to each of them.
On May 26, 2007 she was happily married to the love of her life, Fred Delapena. She lived in Houston where Fred was employed by Fluor Corporation. Melinda was torn between her life with Fred and her devotion to him and his family, and coming home to Chapel Hill where she had strong roots with family, friends and place. The love and devotion she had for family and friends tugged strongly at her heart and she longed to return home.
She leaves a heart-broken family. Mourning her death is her mother, Eunice Brock; stepfather, Samuel Magill; older brother, Cliff Brock; twin brother, Douglas Brock and his wife, Marcia, and their two daughters, Alanna Ercelle Brock and Lilianne Eunice Brock. Also grieving her death is Melinda's husband, Fred Delapena; Fred's sister, Gladys Smoot; his mother, Martha Delapena; and other members of his family, along with her beloved lab Otty. Also devoted to her were her uncles, Glen Miller; Pat and wife Peggy Miller; and Mike and Betty Miller and their children. Melinda was especially close to her cousins, Kathleen Gadberry, Amy Pence, Laura Johnston, Mia Miller and Kelly Miller. Also, Melinda was dear to the hearts of Sam's children: Sam, Jr. and Lucian Rinando; Kate and John Walters; and Suzanne and Dan Weintraub and their daughters, Sophia and Phoebe. She was predeceased by her father, Clifton Brock. His widow, Jadwiga Brock, was also devoted to Melinda.
Everyone who knew Melinda realized the extraordinary quality of her spirit and love for so many people. Her family grieves with heavy hearts that they no longer will see her sweet face, hear her lovely voice and feel those loving arms of their beautiful daughter, sister, wife and aunt around them.
Memorial services, followed by a reception, will be at the Community Church at 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 27, at one o'clock in the afternoon. Following the service and reception the internment will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery between Fordham Boulevard and Legion Road, west of Scarlett Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to El Centro Hispano (201 W. Main Street Durham, NC 27701, 919-687-4635 and John Avery Boys and Girls Club (PO Box 446 Durham, NC 27702, 919-687-4517.
Our sweet, beloved daughter, Melinda Kellner Brock, died suddenly March 14, 2010. She was "the special light" in this family, warming all of our hearts when we saw or talked with her. The love and care she gave each of us and her friends will be in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
She was born October 24, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Chapel Hill. She lived in Durham for 20 years. She was a devoted nurse, and all of her patients loved her for her kind and gentle devotion to each of them.
On May 26, 2007 she was happily married to the love of her life, Fred Delapena. She lived in Houston where Fred was employed by Fluor Corporation. Melinda was torn between her life with Fred and her devotion to him and his family, and coming home to Chapel Hill where she had strong roots with family, friends and place. The love and devotion she had for family and friends tugged strongly at her heart and she longed to return home.
She leaves a heart-broken family. Mourning her death is her mother, Eunice Brock; stepfather, Samuel Magill; older brother, Cliff Brock; twin brother, Douglas Brock and his wife, Marcia, and their two daughters, Alanna Ercelle Brock and Lilianne Eunice Brock. Also grieving her death is Melinda's husband, Fred Delapena; Fred's sister, Gladys Smoot; his mother, Martha Delapena; and other members of his family, along with her beloved lab Otty. Also devoted to her were her uncles, Glen Miller; Pat and wife Peggy Miller; and Mike and Betty Miller and their children. Melinda was especially close to her cousins, Kathleen Gadberry, Amy Pence, Laura Johnston, Mia Miller and Kelly Miller. Also, Melinda was dear to the hearts of Sam's children: Sam, Jr. and Lucian Rinando; Kate and John Walters; and Suzanne and Dan Weintraub and their daughters, Sophia and Phoebe. She was predeceased by her father, Clifton Brock. His widow, Jadwiga Brock, was also devoted to Melinda.
Everyone who knew Melinda realized the extraordinary quality of her spirit and love for so many people. Her family grieves with heavy hearts that they no longer will see her sweet face, hear her lovely voice and feel those loving arms of their beautiful daughter, sister, wife and aunt around them.
Memorial services, followed by a reception, will be at the Community Church at 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 27, at one o'clock in the afternoon. Following the service and reception the internment will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery between Fordham Boulevard and Legion Road, west of Scarlett Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to El Centro Hispano (201 W. Main Street Durham, NC 27701, 919-687-4635 and John Avery Boys and Girls Club (PO Box 446 Durham, NC 27702, 919-687-4517.
She was born October 24, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Chapel Hill. She lived in Durham for 20 years. She was a devoted nurse, and all of her patients loved her for her kind and gentle devotion to each of them.
On May 26, 2007 she was happily married to the love of her life, Fred Delapena. She lived in Houston where Fred was employed by Fluor Corporation. Melinda was torn between her life with Fred and her devotion to him and his family, and coming home to Chapel Hill where she had strong roots with family, friends and place. The love and devotion she had for family and friends tugged strongly at her heart and she longed to return home.
She leaves a heart-broken family. Mourning her death is her mother, Eunice Brock; stepfather, Samuel Magill; older brother, Cliff Brock; twin brother, Douglas Brock and his wife, Marcia, and their two daughters, Alanna Ercelle Brock and Lilianne Eunice Brock. Also grieving her death is Melinda's husband, Fred Delapena; Fred's sister, Gladys Smoot; his mother, Martha Delapena; and other members of his family, along with her beloved lab Otty. Also devoted to her were her uncles, Glen Miller; Pat and wife Peggy Miller; and Mike and Betty Miller and their children. Melinda was especially close to her cousins, Kathleen Gadberry, Amy Pence, Laura Johnston, Mia Miller and Kelly Miller. Also, Melinda was dear to the hearts of Sam's children: Sam, Jr. and Lucian Rinando; Kate and John Walters; and Suzanne and Dan Weintraub and their daughters, Sophia and Phoebe. She was predeceased by her father, Clifton Brock. His widow, Jadwiga Brock, was also devoted to Melinda.
Everyone who knew Melinda realized the extraordinary quality of her spirit and love for so many people. Her family grieves with heavy hearts that they no longer will see her sweet face, hear her lovely voice and feel those loving arms of their beautiful daughter, sister, wife and aunt around them.
Memorial services, followed by a reception, will be at the Community Church at 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 27, at one o'clock in the afternoon. Following the service and reception the internment will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery between Fordham Boulevard and Legion Road, west of Scarlett Drive.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to El Centro Hispano (201 W. Main Street Durham, NC 27701, 919-687-4635 and John Avery Boys and Girls Club (PO Box 446 Durham, NC 27702, 919-687-4517.
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