Melissa Abrams

Melissa Corey Abrams born June 9,1972 in Chicago Illinois. Moving to Coral Gables as a toddler, she was a shining star to her adoring family. She is survived by Patty and Peter Abrams, her sister, Carly Abrams and adoring nephew Jake. Her devoted grandparents Florrie and Julie Tucker, (predeceased) her beautiful infant sister, Alexis Ives Abrams, Uncle Alan Stuart Tucker (predeceased) and great grandparents Charles and Bertha Tucker (predeceased). She was revered by her great Aunt Elkie Tucker, (predeceased). Other survivors include Great Aunts Marilyn and Shirley Seligman. Cousins, especially Neal and Kevin Heller who molded her into a Miami Hurricane fanatic (and a Jet fan).

From the time she was born she exuded an enormous, infectious personality and great zest for living a full, independent life. Which she did! Despite being stricken with childhood nephrosis at the age of 7 and enduring painful, life threatening complications throughout her whole life, she continued to persevere. Eventually succumbing to cardiac valvular disease, January 10th 2017. She worked from the time she was 17. She was an intelligent, incredible, dynamic character. She succeeded in managing numerous restaurants and later worked as a medical assistant. Melissa established many lasting wonderful friendships that she treasured deeply (With special affection for the entire Lundstedt clan)

Throughout her entire life, her uncanny spirit, strength and ability to display humor, love and fierce loyalty were never ending.

She will always and forever be remembered with love and admiration. She’ll be deeply missed and always adored by her heartbroken parents Patty and Peter Abrams, her loving sister Carly, her cherished nephew Jake, and her extended family and friends. To all her friends, our family wants to express a heartfelt thank you for standing with her and enriching her life and spirit always.

You were a loving, amazing, strong, very capable woman. Melissa, rest in peace now.

In lieu of flowers, donations to your choice of animal rescue organizations and no kill shelters would be Melissa’s wishes, in honor of her much loved fur babies Bailey, Reese and Oscar.