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Melanie Williams-Sublett Obituary
Louisville - Melanie Ann Williams-Sublett (née Gillett) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, in the presence of her loving family. She was born August 11, 1950, to Wayne and Patricia (Miller) Gillett of Whiteland, Indiana.
Melanie graduated from Leo High School in Leo, Indiana, in 1968, and from Hanover College in 1972. She earned a Master of Church Music degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1974. A uniquely talented and dedicated musician, Melanie was Director of Music Ministries for Christ Church United Methodist, a congregation she served for 30 years.
Melanie is survived by her husband, Karl Sublett, daughters Meg Williams and Erin Williams Cornett (Josh); step-daughters Melissa Hancock (Tom), Melanie Marrs (Richard), and Mechele McMillen; sister Paula Gillett Springer (Barry); brother Wayne A. "Bud" Gillett, Jr. (Katherine); two grandsons, Wesley and William Cornett; and nine step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, from 4-7pm and a celebration of Melanie's life will be held Saturday, July 20, 11am, both at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, 40207.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Christ Church United Methodist Handbell Ministry.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joe Clifton
July 19, 2019
Karl & family: There is a link that death cannot sever. Love and remembrance last forever. God Bless.
Kim Smith
July 18, 2019
Melanie always had a smile that could light up a room. Her compassion for others and her generosity of spirit were contagious. I will miss her greatly.
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