Mrs. Melissa S. Sholders

November 12, 1970 - January 18, 2017

Melissa Sholders (nee Mankey) age 46 years of Gibbstown died Wednesday January 18, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Melissa was born in Mexico, Missouri and moved to Pedricktown when she was in high school. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education from Wilmington University and worked as a special education teacher at Lake Tract School in Deptford. Prior to that, she taught at St. Pat’s School in Woodbury. Melissa was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Michael’s Church and also served as secretary for the Gibbstown Recreation Board. She was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Edward Sholders Jr. of Gibbstown; her daughter, Sarah Sholders; her mother, Pat Mankey of Pedricktown; her brothers, Randy and Kim Mankey of Pedricktown, Greg and Jackie Mankey of Missouri; her in laws, Fran and Edward Sholders Sr. of Gibbstown; her brother in law, Steve and Karen Sholders of Aston, PA and her sister in law, Robyn and A.J. Corradetti of Gibbstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Monday January 23, 2017 in St., Michael’s Church, 313 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 10 AM Monday until Mass time. Interment Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.