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Nancy Melvin Obituary
She was born in Bristol and had been a resident of the High Point community for most of her life. She graduated from Wallace High School in 1958 and worked at Bassett's Dairy, Bristol Drug and Parks-Belk briefly. She retired from Raytheon after 26 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Bob Stoots; her mother, Flora Stoots; and a brother, Harold Stoots.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James "Jim" Melvin; three children, James E. Melvin II and wife Kimberly, Susan Jane Vannoy and Matthew Shane Melvin; three grandchildren, Chelsea Vannoy, Kirsty Vannoy and Tyler Melvin; three brothers, Bill Stoots and wife Joyce of Bristol Virginia, Roger Stoots and wife Beryl of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Mical Stoots and wife Brownie of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, Peggy Presnell and husband Roy of Loveland, Colo., Mary Jane Taylor and husband Ray of Bristol Virginia and Phyllis Jessee and husband Wayne of Thornton, Colo.; one sister-in-law, Clara Stoots; several nieces and nephews; and her husband's parents, Frances and John W. Melvin Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at High Point Presbyterian Church, with Brother Joe Hudson and Brother Phil Whittaker officiating. Burial will follow in High Point Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Travis Melvin, Scott Frazier, Roy Tallman, Ray Taylor, Wayne Jessee, Jay Melvin, Mark Taylor, Joey Taylor, Mical Stoots and Bill Stoots. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Strong in Grace Sunday school class at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Relay for Life or Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, c/o Brother Joe Hudson, 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].
The family will receive friends at Akard Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Akard Funeral Home.
Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423-989-4800), is serving the family of Mrs. Melvin.
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Debi (Vincent) Hundley
December 23, 2008
Susan,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful childhood memories at your home. :o)
I hope that your happy memories will bring you comfort.
Love,
Debi
Nancy Callahan
December 17, 2008
Dear Melvin family,I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Nancy at Raytheon and she was a dear friend. She always managed to give her pretty smile even while she was sick. I would always call her "little Nancy". My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.With my love and prayers Nancy Callahan
Kayla Arend
December 15, 2008
Susan,Chelsea,Kirsty and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.Please know that I'm with you and we will continue praying for you
Valerie O'Quinn (Johnson)
December 9, 2008
Matt,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Remember the good times you had with her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kelly (Johnson) Buttry
December 8, 2008
Matt,
Im so sorry to hear about your mother! I will say an extra prayer for you tonight, for your comfort at this time. If you need anything let me know.
Bart Steph & Max Poe
December 8, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, words wont begin to describe what a wonderful person Nancy was and what a wonderful effect she had on the people around her. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
Karen Branch
December 8, 2008
Jim, Matt, and Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Nancy. Know you are in our prayers. It was good to see you last night.
Bob and Karen Branch
Teresa Boyd
December 8, 2008
Mike & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. I didn't know it until Monday morning. I worked with her at Raytheon. She was a wonderful person & I know will be missed greatly.
Love,
Teresa Booher (Boyd)
Salena Lambert Felty
December 8, 2008
Susan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything please let me know.
Linda Roark
December 8, 2008
Dear family,I worked with Nancy at Raytheon and were good friends all the years together. So sorry for your loss. May God fill your empty hearts and send you comfort that only he can give. Linda Roark (Abingdon,Va.)
Michael Pippin
December 7, 2008
Susan and Matt, and the entire family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you for your loss. You will be in my prayers and in my heart forever.
Amy Roberts/Hutchinson
December 6, 2008
Matt, I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Karen Billington
December 6, 2008
Mike & Brownie, So sorry to read of the passing of your sister. You are in our prayers. we knew Nancy from Raytheon.
Bob & Karen Billington
Randall Stoots
December 6, 2008
Hello., family
Know that i am with you in spirit, and sorrow. My heart goes out too you all., and i will lite a candle at mass tomorrow, for the family. God be with you and the family.
Randy Stoots, Bartlett, Illinois
Janet Ingle Statzer
December 6, 2008
Jamie, Kim and family: I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting your mom when we worked at Kroger together several years ago. Just continue to look to God for comfort and guidance and He will see you through as only He can. Remember, He has promised a reunion in Heaven soon and what a joyous day that will be. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Morrell
December 6, 2008
Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Rudy and I will certainly be praying for you.Jesus alone can give strength and comfort for a time like this.
Over the forty some years I have known Nancy she has always been the same--fun, famiy loving, friendly, and just nice to be with.
Give my love to your children and grandchildren, and to Uncle Jr. and Aunt Frances.
Love and prayers to all of you.
Rudy and Ann
Nancy Ketron
December 6, 2008
I worked with Nancy at Raytheon. Always considered her to be a great friend. My heart goes out to the family. I know how much she was loved and cared for.
Carla Bryant
December 6, 2008
Susan,
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I will always have wonderful memories of the years I knew her. God will see you all through.
Wilma Sue Tuthill
December 6, 2008
I worked with Nancy at Raytheon.
A very good person who will be missed.
James & Bonnie Sluder
December 6, 2008
James, Kim, Tyler,
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
James & Bonnie
Wilma Smith
December 6, 2008
With sympathy and fond remembrance. Wilma and Ralph Smith
peggy bailey
December 6, 2008
susan you and your family is in our prayers. You need anything let me know. Nancy was sweet and nice.
Jeni Sullivan
December 5, 2008
My love and prayers go out to the family!
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