Melanie Kay Spencer (Smith), 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2024, in Cusseta, Georgia.  She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 12, 1960 to Jim Brown Smith and Norma Eloise Smith (Cobb).

Melanie is survived by her mother, Eloise Smith, her daughter, Ginger Spencer of St. Augustine, Florida, her son, Travis Spencer of Evansville, Indiana and two brothers, Greg Smith and Walter Smith.

Melanie loved her family and her dogs.  She enjoyed spending time at the beach and participating in dog rescues.

She graduated from Daytona State College with high honors and an Associate of Science in Human Services specializing in addiction and later worked as a teacher's aide for special needs children. Many people were blessed to know her because she loved helping people and being there to give her support.

Melanie was a nature lover and her favorite flowers were irises.

Baldwin Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.  Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825, 229-887-2750, www.baldwinfuneralhome.com, Visit our web site to sign the guest book.