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Shirley Melson Obituary
Born in Charleston, S.C., Shirley moved to Hampton in 1937, graduating first from Hampton High in 1948 and then the Riverside School of Nursing. She was a member of Phoebus United Methodist Church, then joining Central United Methodist, where she attended many years until returning to Phoebus after the death of her husband. She was a member of the Wythe Exchange Club.
Mrs. Melson is survived by her sons, Thomas M. Melson and wife, Teresa of Chantilly, Va., N. Duane Melson and wife, Susan of Grafton, and Rodger W. Melson and wife, Suzanne of Hampton; her mother, Ada B. Sawyer; brother, Rutherford Oran Sawyer Jr. and wife, Jane; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many friends including her wonderful neighbors, Ray, Catherine and Barry.
The family would like to thank everyone at Davita Dialysis for their care and support and the many friends who helped get her to and from her many treatments.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at Phoebus United Methodist Church by the Rev. Robert L. Parsons, with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Lois Jones
September 5, 2008
When Shirley moved to Hampton, we became more like sisters. Her mother and my father were first cousins. I had one brother and she had two. We were in grammer school together until I moved to Maryland. I returned in the seventh grade and left again when we were almost through the ninth grade. Those were such exciting years; dance parties at school, group dating, church activities, playing in the band, and just hanging out together. I moved to Georgia and never went back so missed the years of rearing children. I wish I could have been part of that also. Did get to know Tommie when he came to Georgia to go to school. It was so good to reconnect at the Pearce reunions. We missed her this year but did see all her boys and wives. She fought a courageous battle with the diabetes and kidney failure. I will keep her in my memory. I loved her.
Jeff White
September 2, 2008
Duane,
Carol and I are very sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be for you and your family during your time of remembrance and mourning.
SONDRA BRISCOE
September 2, 2008
Tommy and family sorry to hear of the lost of your mother my prayers and love are with you at your time of sorrow.
Cheryl Larner
September 1, 2008
Rodger and Family,
May memories of happy times with your mother help bring you comfort at this time of sorrow. You remain in my prayers.
Brenda Simpson
September 1, 2008
Duane and Family,
I just want to express my sympathy - I am so sorry - I didn't know your mother but I know what a loss it is - I am still trying to deal with my mother's death in March. I will be praying for all of you.
Butch Harlow
September 1, 2008
Condolences to family for a wonderful lady and a great member of Exchange along with her husband Mahlen!!
Butch Harlow
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