Melissa Sue Connolly Baldwin Aluisio, 43, of Winter Springs, Florida, and formerly of Marysville, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, as a result of complications with epilepsy.
A cosmetologist, she worked at various salons throughout her career. She was an avid reader of Danielle Steele novels and a huge fan of Carole King. She was a caregiver for her family members and was deeply committed to her family and lifelong friends.
She was born on March 22, 1974, in Marysville, the daughter of Dwight (Rachel) Connolly of Marysville and Christine Aluisio of Winter Springs, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her extended relatives, Celestine Cullman, Roscoe and Edith Connolly, Charles and Dixie Baldwin, Betty Snook and Bonnie Cottrill; and stepfather, Frank Aluisio.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Noah Christopher Baldwin of Marysville; daughter, Celestine Mary “CC” Baldwin of Marysville; sisters, Gena Aluisio and Elexis Ritz, both of Winter Springs; grandfather, Donald Cullman of Ostrander; and many other relatives.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Pamela Connolly will officiate funeral services at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.