Melissa Ahmed

January 6, 1958 — May 1, 2024

Melissa Ann Ahmed was born in San Bernardino, California on January 6, 1958. She departed her earthly home on May 1, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Mabel Ahmed and nephew, Hassan Ahmed.

Melissa moved to Elizabeth, NJ at the age of six. She was educated in the Elizabeth Public School System. She received her Christian education at New Zion Baptist Church. Melissa joined Mt. Teman AME Church where she was employed as the church secretary. She served in the Missionary Ministry as the Coordinator of the Food Pantry, the Praise Dance Ministry and a member of Sunday School and Bible Study.

Melissa was employed by the Elizabeth Police Department for many years and Marion Roofing, Elizabeth, NJ.

In 2004, Melissa relocated to Jacksonville, FL where she joined Faith Temple Assembly of God, serving as a Missionary. In 2010, she moved to Charlotte, NC where she joined New Covenant AME. As a member, she served as a Missionary, a Stewardess and on the Praise Dance Team.

Melissa enjoyed working in outreach ministries, including Food Pantry, Soup Kitchens and Back to School events.

She leaves her children Hasan McDaniel, Qaadir (Jamillah), Nefertiti and Alexandria Ahmed; her Godchildren Terry McDaniel, Tynisha Baldwin, Thomas McDaniel, Sameera Birch, Calvin Bouknight and Eric McDaniels; her sister, Mikki Ahmed -Jefferson, and nephew Hussin Ahmed of Jacksonville, FL; fourteen grandchildren, eleven great -grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Piney Grove Baptist Church

Piney Grove Church Road 184, Cuthbert, GA 39840

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