NORTHERN Melanie Ann (nee Mays) of Goshen, OH. Beloved wife of Patrick David Northern. Loving mother of Johnny Allen, Brittney Mays and Evan Mays. Cherished daughter of Michael Eugene and Robin Lynn (nee Coldiron) Mays. Proud granddaughter of Hazel Mays. Dear sister of Ronnie (Michele Townsend) Coldiron and twin Heather Mays-Ali. Caring aunt of Matthew and Aaron Coldiron, Austin Reno, Dominique Reno and Isaac Ali. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by her grandparents Ronald and Reva (nee Hilton) Coldiron and Wheaton Slaven. Pastor Junior Pitman will be officiating the service for Melanie.Casket bearers will be Ronnie Coldiron, Michael Coldiron, Dave Townsend, Pat Lonneman, Bob Profitt, Ron Profit, Tyler Cunningham, Trevor Cunningham and Andy Haynes. Family requests that all memorial donations be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.