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Samantha Lee Melanson (19) passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2021. Her family and friends will remember her as a smiling, loving, kind young woman with big goals in life and a passion for animals (especially horses), and always with a smile and a kind word to everyone she met. She befriended and helped any little creature that would come to her for love and caring. Many lives were supported and changed …

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What were Samantha's favorite drinks?
Boba and a macaroon with mom
Boba and a macaroon with mom
Boba and a macaroon with mom
What were Samantha's favorite vacation spots?
Sedona Arizona with mom chilling, exploring and going on fun adventures every year j…
Sedona Arizona with mom chilling, exploring and going on fun adventures every year just the 2 …
Sedona Arizona with mom chilling, exploring and going on fun adventures every year just the 2 of us on a girl week
What were Samantha's favorite ways to spend free time?
Listening to music in the car as mom drove her the “horsey way” through Silverado Ca…
Listening to music in the car as mom drove her the “horsey way” through Silverado Canyon.
Listening to music in the car as mom drove her the “horsey way” through Silverado Canyon.
What causes did Samantha care about most?
Horses and all animals. They knew she loved them and were drawn to her. She was goi…
Horses and all animals. They knew she loved them and were drawn to her. She was going to be a…
Horses and all animals. They knew she loved them and were drawn to her. She was going to be a Texas A&M Veterinarian a…

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Born

December 4th, 2001
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Started Texas A&M and Corp of Cadets

2020
College Station, TX, USA
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C1 unit Corp of Cadets - Forging friendships

2020

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Cause of death

Peacefully in her sleep

Method of disposition

Cremation

McCormick & Son
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McCormick & Son

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Samantha donated organs

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