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Melanie Denise Earnhardt Holtzclaw, 51, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away at Forsyth Memorial Hospital on November 5th, 2025. Melanie devoted her life to her children and education. She was an Appalachain State University graduate, followed by 3 masters degrees from UNCG. Melanie dedicated herself to helping children and families with the highest of needs. She spent most of her career as an Exceptional Children's Case Worker for WS/FCS. She was currently tutoring children whom …

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So sorry for your loss. I am stunned and just crying writing this. She was an incredible loving person who had a knack …
So sorry for your loss. I am stunned and just crying writing this. She was an incredible loving per…
So sorry for your loss. I am stunned and just crying writing thi…
Melanie you will be missed! Gods speed girl! I am soooooooo sorry 😞.
Melanie you will be missed! Gods speed girl! I am soooooooo sorry 😞.
Melanie you will be missed! Gods speed girl! I am soooooooo sorr…

Please accepts our deepest condolences. We loved Aunt Mel 

The McBride Family 

Please accepts our deepest condolences. We loved Aunt Mel 

The McBride Family 

Please accepts our deepest condolences. We loved Aunt Mel 

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Born

March 12th, 1974
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Passed away

November 5th, 2025
Winston-Salem, NC

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Cremation

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Melanie donated organs

Lung, Heart, Liver and Kidneys
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