She was born October 12, 1962 in Fort Smith, AR a daughter of John Leslie and Suzanne Lillian Sagely McBride.
Surviving are three children, Hannah Sweat, Eva Sweat, and Ian Sweat all of Mocksville; her parents of Sherrills Ford, NC; one sister, Melissa McBride of Atlanta, GA; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by two brothers, John Michael McBride and Neil Allen McBride.
She was a homemaker. Melanie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She was a beautiful person who promoted peace and love to everyone.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. Frank Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel are assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to www.frankvoglerandsons.com.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Lupus Foundation of America www.Lupus.org.