Maryellen "Mel"

Appleby

MaryEllen, 59, of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly December 15, 2018 at her residence. The daughter of the late Howard and Martha (Kobernik) Appleby, Mary Ellen was born in Washington, D.C., August 6, 1959. Mel, as she was known to family and friends, recently retired from Beaufort Memorial Hospital where she worked as an RN since 1983. Mel loved helping the sick and hurting. For over 30 years she was devoted to caring for patients in the emergency department and found great fulfillment training new nurses. Mel's passion inspired her niece to pursue a professional nursing career. Not only was her nursing knowledge extensive, she also cultivated a love of history and the arts through military world travel in early and adult years. Mel was deeply loved by her family. She is remembered fondly for her sense of humor, generosity, compassion for those in need, people and animals. She especially loved rescuing cats. Mary Ellen is survived by her two brothers; Mark Appleby and his husband Keith DuBois of Savannah, GA., and Matthew Appleby and his wife Diane of Harvest, AL, nieces Sara Haire and her husband Daniel, Jennifer Lockhart and her husband Brian, nephews Jacob Appleby and his wife Megan, Joshua Appleby and his wife Leslie. She is also survived by 2 grandnieces and 5 grand nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to visit on Saturday March 30 ^th at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home, 718 Broadway CHELSEA from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a celebration of her life in the funeral home at 11:00 A.M. Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Tabby House, 2127 Boundary Street, #13, Beaufort, SC 29906.