Melanie Howard Edwards

Melanie (“Lil’ Gal”) Edwards, 55, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away in the early morning hours of November 29, 2020 at the Agape Hospice House. She was born on August 4, 1965 to the late Holland Howard, Jr and Marion Howard, in Charleston, SC.

Surviving is her son Jerry Rowell Jr (Sherry) of TN, and their children: Piper (16), Elizabeth (9), Hunter (8), Brealynn (5), Kylie (4), Caroline (3), and Brittany (2). Also surviving is her daughter Brittany Muckelvaney (TC) of SC, and their children: Carlie (11), Cayson (5), and Catori (1). Stepchildren Deshaun Holmes, Denziel “Weezy” Chapman, Phylicia “Lee Lee” Thomas, Kiondra Edwards, Latrell Fryar, Keneyata “Buh” Linder, Phillip Harley, Trayvon Harley, Donte’ Edwards and Deonte Dicks as well as 14 bonus grandchildren. Although Melanie had since divorced and she was happily remarried to Willie Edwards (RIP), her ex-husband, Jerry Rowell Sr., remained a strong support system for their children and their grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Yvonne “Bun” Grooms, Brothers Charles “Bubba” Howard, Holland “Shorty” Howard III, and Shawn Howard, in addition to many nephews, nieces, cousins, and many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her dad Holland Howard Jr, mom Marion Howard, Husband Willie Lee “Pee Wee” Edwards and her daughters Miranda and Brianna.

Melanie was a devoted mother and a “meme” who loved to shower her “babies” with plenty of love, as well as being a loving sister, daughter, and friend. Some would call her personality like fire and ice. It wasn’t because she loved like fire, and hated like ice, but it was because her love was forged by fire and that her ice symbolized that on the outside she was tough, but in reality, she was the most caring person you would ever meet. She loved horses, shopping, bingo, helping those in need, and spending time with family. No matter what you were doing at the time, you will never forget the moment you had the privilege of meeting Melanie. She always had the pleasure of leaving an impressionable mark on your soul. Her fire and ice personality went along with her “loud” style, so no matter if it was her beautiful looks, warm personality, western look mixed with a little bit of hood, a laugh you would never forget, or especially telling you the truth, even if it’s something you didn’t want to hear, she definitely was a person that left a positive mark in this world.

The family welcomes you to a visitation on December 2, 2020 at 6-8 PM at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. A funeral service will be held on December 3, 2020 11 o’clock AM at the chapel in Carolina Memorial Gardens, immediately followed by a burial at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406