Melanie Pullen

Melanie Lynn Pullen was born March 27, 1995, the daughter of David and Linda Nelson Pullen. She passed away at her home in Denison, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the age of 17.
Melanie was born in Denison, Iowa. She attended Denison Community Schools and would have started her senior year of high school this fall.
Melanie was known for her smile and made a lasting impression on people with her caring, compassionate, detailed-oriented personality. She enjoyed car racing, listening to music with her brothers and sister, fishing, camping, and knitting. Her day began with her computer, using it to socialize with family and friends throughout the United States. It was a tool to gain knowledge and research her many interests. She loved animals and had a pet hedgehog Ollie and two dogs, Tilly and Lucky. Melanie was an excellent student who earned good grades and it was hard for her missing so much class time as she loved going to school. She looked forward to going out to eat and to the movies with her friends. Melanie also liked to read and was well informed on her medical care, taking an active part in her many doctor and hospital visits as she began her courageous battle with cancer at the tender age of 10. She was very social and reached out to others receiving treatments. Melanie never complained through her journey and she always thought of others even in the midst of her sickness. She was very responsible and mature for her age. She was delighted to share and give to others. She spent as much time as she could with her friend, Adam who was always there to love and support her. Melanie was a young girl of faith and attended Bible study at Pioneer Baptist Church in Denison. Melanie was baptized, anointed and ministered by various clergy.
Melanie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virgil and Carol; Leroy and Betty; and uncle Skip. She is survived by her parents, David and Linda; one sister, Amber; three brothers: Sam, Curt; and Josh; her friend, Adam; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.