GABRIEL, Melva (nee Bierman) was born on October 9, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the beloved only child of the late Alvin and Edna Bierman. She was the cherished mother to five daughters, who will miss her dearly, Candy Gabriel, Tina (Fred) Corder, Linda Gabriel (Rick Waits) and Patty Gabriel. She was preceded in death by daughter Sandy Hock-Dingle, who was called home too early. She was the loving grandmother to Missy (Shawn) Parke, Brian (Jennifer) Hock, Katie Neal (Tony Fulk), Kristy Martinez and Frank Ellman. She is survived by 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was the dear friend of Tonia Smith and Stephanie Dammert. She spent the last 5 years living at Oak Hills Nursing and Rehab where she made many good friends and shared her joyful spirit with everyone. She was the wife of the late William Gabriel. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road on Wednesday from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00AM. Memorials may be made to People Working Cooperatively, 4612 Paddock Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter, 4440 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 120, Cincinnati, OH 45242. www.bjmeyersons.com