Melanie was born in Stuttgart, Germany on April 9, 1968 to William Vernon Ackerman and Eleanor Miriam Bunch Ackerman.
In addition to her husband, Jon, Melanie is survived by three children, Damon Watkins, Bree Watkins and Patrick Watkins and four grandchildren, Damon, Jr., Kaleb, Jr., Maddlyn and River.
Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared and viewed at www.carolinamemorial.com
