Melani Nicole Coleman Stodola born June 9th,1981 to James and Elizabeth Coleman. She went to Lake Forest Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Eastside High School. Throughout Melani's life she worked at both Walmart and McDonald's in both Gainesville, Fl and Palatka, Fl.

Melani was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Gainesville, Fl. Melani  lived a life filled with love, loyalty, and deep devotion to her family and friends. She had a vibrant spirit, a generous heart and a way of making those around her feel seen and valued. Her laughter was contagious and her presence brought comfort and warmth to everyone who knew her. She had a love for Mickey Mouse. Everything she wore or collected had something to do with Mickey Mouse. Her most devoted passion was the love of her life Bryan who she met on a Blind Date thru social media, then later married on November 7th, 2022.

Melani has been preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Robinson Coleman. And her Grandparents Virgil and Della Robinson & William and Myrtle Coleman.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 4 years Bryan Stodola. Her children Cathy Bennett, James Dreyfuss, Rubena Dreyfuss and Savannah Martin, her brother Ronald "Stephanie" Coleman, sister Leslie Woodward Nieces Elizabeth Coleman, Della Hopper, Lilly Whiteford, and Ensley Woodward, and Cousins, Robbie and Virgil Robinson.  Many cherished extended family and friends.

A Celebration of life will be held on November 7, 2026 at 11am at Forest Meadows East Cemetery on SE Hawthorne Rd in Gainesville, Fl 32641 with childhood friend Robert "Burt" Wetherington as Presider.

If anyone would like to donate to help pay for the cost of Melani's burial expenses please contact Forest Meadows Funeral Home to make a payment.

A reception will be held immediately following the conclusion of the graveside service.