Melissa Ann Roberts was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 20, 1981, to Willie Roberts and

Darlene Freeman. She loved teaching, playing games, cooking, listening to music,

spending time with animals, and outside adventures. "We little knew that morning that

God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same It

broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home, you left us peaceful

memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at

our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one

by one, the chain will link again." She was preceded in death by her loved ones; Bryan

Roberts, Gina Fritz, David Dailous , Carrie Dailous , Earl Dailous , Christine Dailous ,

and Earl Dailous, Jr. Melissa leaves to cherish her precious memories; children, Steven

Vazquez , Angel Neveah Blue , Kenyan Vazquez , and Bryan Roberts; parents, Willie

Roberts and Darlene Freeman; brother, Willie Roberts, Jr., sister, Natasha Smith, aunt,

Gina Downes; uncle, James Dailous; nieces, Briana and Kiana Roberts; nephews,

Zachariah, Kobe, Jordan, and Derrick Roberts; loved ones, Kim and Brittney; and

godmother, Jessie.