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Mildred Melton Obituary
Fayetteville—Mildred Louise Melton, 78, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday August 20, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
She was born February 16, 1941 in Cumberland County to the late Thelma and Otho Tew Sr. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles A. "Chuck" Melton.
Mildred was a lifelong and faithful member of Cedar Falls Baptist Church. During her time at Cedar Falls, Mildred graciously volunteered her time to several church ministries. She will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandmother who cherished sharing time and memories with her family.
She is survived by two sons Bryan Melton and wife, Ann of Matthews, NC and Charles Melton and wife, Jane Ellen of Fayetteville, NC; her daughter, Sharon Byrd and husband, Jackie of Dunn, NC; her brother Otho Tew Jr. ; three sisters Joyce Smallwood, Maxine Neidigh, and Betty Scarborough; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday August 22 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 23 at 12:30PM at Cedar Falls Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Sandhills State Veteran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Falls Baptist Church General Fund 6181 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311.
Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
Services are entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301.
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Kitty Watts Rhodes
August 22, 2019
Rest in peace Mildred. You have definitely earned your heavenly wings.
Angie Parkerson
August 21, 2019
We will really miss Mildred in our Sunday School class at Cedar Falls Baptist Church. She was very faithful. We always enjoyed our class Christmas parties in her home when Chuck was living too.
Myrna Graham
August 21, 2019
Loved Mildred. She was always a sweet girl. Sad to hear of her passing, but happy for the angels singing with her.
Kitty Watts Rhodes
August 21, 2019
I am sad to learn of Mildred's passing. She was a great part of the halls of Pine Forest High School. She loved life. Praying that God will bring peace to her family at this sad time.
Teri Arce
August 20, 2019
God rest her soul. She was a lovely lady.
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