Amber Nicole Mell, 18

MILFORD - Amber Nicole Mell, of Milford, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 18.

Amber was born Oct. 11, 1989, in Dover. She was a 2007 graduate of Milford High School. She was a cheerleader and a member of the FFA and will be remembered as an excellent student. Amber was adventurous and enjoyed life. Amber is survived by her mother, Tammy Meredith and her husband Jeff of Milford; her father, John Alan Mell of Ithaca, N.Y.; two brothers, Joey Prouse of home and Dustin Gondeck of Smyrna; a sister, Shelby Meredith of home; maternal grandparents, Roger and Rhonda Martin of Felton; paternal grandfather, John A. Mell Sr. of Wilmington, N.C.; paternal grandmother, Jonatha Brogan of Felton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and an extended family of friends. Funeral services were Wednesday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Burial was in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. Although flowers are appreciated the family suggests contributions to the funeral home to help with expenses. Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.