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Melissa Barnette Marsigli

August 30, 1967 ~ May 19, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Melissa Barnette Marsigli, age 51, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born in Wilson County, NC on August 30, 1967. Melissa was a nurse at UNC Health Care Systems for over 30 years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister-in-law and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Melissa leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, Dr. Eduardo Oscar Marsigli; and her son, Brandon James Driver and wife, Gwendolyn, of Raleigh. She is also survived by her parents, Joseph "Joe" Barnette and Thelma "Marie" Raper Barnette; Dr. Marsigli's sons, Jamie Marsigli and wife, Allison, Jeffrey Marsigli and wife, Nicole, Jonathan Marsigli, Joshua Marsigli all of Raleigh, Justin Marsigli of Corolla; sister-in-law, Karyl Marsigli of Rocky Mount; her hospital family at UNC Health Care Systems; and her beach family at Atlantic Beach. A Celebration of Melissa's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316; and the American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Lakeside Baptist Church Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building 1501 Sunset Avemue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 5/22, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Following the service, the family will receive friends in the Sugg Foyer of the Kincheloe Building. Service Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Wednesday 5/22, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm A Celebration of Melissa's Life will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Lakeside Baptist Church, 1501 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Dr. Jody Wright officiating.

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  1. I love you my friend. You will be deeply missed. Find you a little spot on a beautiful heavenly beach and rest easy…

  2. My family and I offer our sincere condolences. May Revelation 213,4 bring comfort in knowing that one day soon death will be no more.

  3. To my sister, friend, and work partner in crime I miss you already. You fought a good fight, no doubt about it, and you remained classy til the end. I light this candle in remembrance of all the laughter and the tears we shared over the years from the ER to the IV Team. I learned something new everyday from you and I am a better nurse because of it. You will always be my sis. Now shut the damn door. Later.

  4. Melissa, you had a huge heart and our patients and staff were better off for it! You have saved many lives and left an impression on many others. You will be greatly missed!

  5. Rest easy friend. You will surely be missed. You have aided in saving many lives over the years of service as a nurse, including mine! I will never forget you or your shenanigans. You had a gift like no other. You surely touched my life. Love you always!

  6. Melissa was a amazing woman, nurse and friend and I feel privileged to have know her. She will forever be an Angel and today she is dancing with Jesus..My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Fly high my friend..🙏

  7. l am so sorry for your loss. I have known her since our sons were born and they became best friends in their school years together. She was a kind person with a good heart and an excellent nurse and co worker. I will miss her. May God bless the family with his comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.

  8. i worked with melissa a good long time she was smart and very dedicated and one of the best nurses ive come into contact with i was a secretary monitor tech she will be missed

  9. I will forever hold your memory in my heart. I was so fortunate to stand beside you day after day in the Emergency Department – saving lives and making a difference. You were one of the BEST hands down. You took care of my family and even me. I was also blessed to be able to call you my friend. Rest easy! My heart hurts but I’m so glad that you are not enduring any more pain. If Heaven has a beach I know you found it. Until Later….. Allie Cat.

  10. Dr.E,Joe,Marie and Brandon, Words can never say what I am feeling right now. This crazy wonderful person brought more joy, trouble and laughter into our lives that only you could no. The beach oh my heavens the fun,the nights on call in the OR and the time off. Dr.E, Joe, Marie and Brandon, Words can not say what I am feeling right now. This crazy, loving,and best friend in the whole has brought me more trouble, love laughter and fun that no one other than ya’ll would know. The OR, the beach and all of the times in between we had more fun and love than anyone could ever know. She was my child, my sister(by another mother) my friend and my Boss. I truly love this girl and will miss her but I know we will be together again soon. Go Rest now on your Mountain. I Love You, Her J’s

  11. So sorry. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Melissa was one of the all time great nurses. You will be missed my friend.

  12. My sweet friend. You fought the good fight. Prayers to you and your family. I will be forever blessed to be able to call you my friend. Until we meet again.

  13. Oh my dear friend my heart is aching but the thought of you never in any pain again makes it better I am sure going to miss our phone conversations and basically just miss everything You were the sister I never had and our friendship meant the would to me I wore my shirt today Melissa Strong because I needed you with me today The family of this incredible women I pray for comfort and just know that she was loved by so many I love you Melissa

  14. You’re going to be missed friend! I’m going to miss hearing you say FEFE!!….Rest in Peace!

  15. Dear Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Melissa. May you be comforted beyond measure as you reflect on the solid promise of a resurrection for all who have died. (John 528-29) Almighty God cannot lie, his promises are our guarantee and will soon become our reality. (Titus 12) JW.ORG

  16. Eduardo always told me you were the perfect girl!! Love to all of your family. You will truly be missed!!!

  17. Melissa was a wonderful woman. She was always smiling. I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏

  18. To the family & friends, I pray for God’s peace & comfort at this very sad time, but know that she’s not in pain any more. I will miss talking to her on my walks with my little dog, Binkers. He always stops at her fence & looks for her to come out & speak to him, whether she was at home or not. You will be greatly missed my dear friend. Rest easy.

  19. I am so sorry to hear my friend has gone She did fight a good fight she has won the victory I will miss her so much at BCC I really come to love her and our short talks Dr E you and all the family are in my prayers and thought May God give each of you peace and strength for each new day

  20. So sorry to hear this!! She was an awesome nurse!!! I’ll miss laughing and joking with you in the ER!! RIP ladybug!!

  21. My condolences to the family. Melissa was a beautiful woman, great nurse and always wore such a warm smile.

  22. Melissa, there are so many fond memories growing up. Birthday parties, riding our bikes around Privette Street, Anson Street and Roundtree. Going to Food Lane and playing the fields which are now Toisnot Middle School. You will be missed.

  23. Winning-we had so much fun and laughs together. I’ll never forget our road trip to Myrtle. You driving the convertible and me riding shotgun drinking FourLoko. Our friendship took off after that day. We saved a lot of lives together in the old ER. Rest easy winning-I know you are probably running the show up there in heaven.

  24. To the Family You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God provide you with comfort during this grievous time. Be assured that one day soon God will do away with death forever. 1 Corinthians 1526


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